Module 4 Music
Liu Fang is recognised as one of the most successful pipa players as well as a sensitive performer on the guzheng. She has cooperated with world?class musicians all around the world and has released several albums. The following article is written by her about how she thinks of performances and her understanding of music.
While music is often about expressing mood and feeling, it is fascinating to experience how musicians who play different instruments come together to create a great piece of music. It is inspiring and creative, particularly when organisers provide enough time for musicians to rehearse (排练) before concerts. We have a lot to discuss and always bring our work to another level. This is especially true when musicians meet with an open heart, willing to learn from each other and not simply satisfied with things just sounding “okay”．
For my concerts, I play mostly traditional Chinese music. This type of music is often closely linked to poetry. As poetry, it sets out to express human feelings and purify (净化) the mind. This type of music was noncommercial, typically played solo on private occasions for oneself, or for Zhi Yin — close friends and music lovers. The music is supposed to be played in a calm state, and the feeling and energy are present and should remain fresh even when performers are repeating the “same old pieces”．
The challenge here is the current trend of looking for “new”. In fact, the “old” music has great value. While there is nothing wrong with creating new — and indeed, today's good creation will be tomorrow's tradition — it is misleading to use this to judge music?making. Even for the same piece, every performance is “original and new”， not to mention the different environments and audiences. In a real sense, one can't separate music from musician. When the musician dies, his or her music no longer exists. Recording is not the real thing. That is repeating, not music?making, which is very different from painting.
Section_ⅠIntroduction_&_Reading_—_Pre?reading
An Interview with Liu Fang
Part 1
Liu Fang is an international music star, famous for① her work with traditional Chinese instruments. She was born in 1974 and has played the pipa since the age of six. She's given concerts② since she was eleven, including③ a performance for the Queen of England during her visit to China. She graduated from④ the Shanghai Conservatory⑤ of Music, where she also studied the guzheng in 1993⑥.
What is your musical training and background?
My mother is a Dianju actress. Dianju is a kind of Chinese opera, which includes singing, dancing and acting⑦. When I was a child, she took me to performances⑧. I listened to music before I could speak! When I was five years old, she taught me to play⑨ the yueqin.
In 1990, when I was 15 years old, I went to the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, where I studied the pipa and the guzheng⑩. After I graduated, I went back to my hometown of Kunming and worked as? a pipa soloist? of the Kunming Music and Dance Troupe. In 1996, I moved to Canada with my husband and I have been living? there since then.
①(be) famous for因……而著名
此处为形容词短语在句中作后置定语，相当于定语从句“who is famous for her work ...”。
②give concerts举办音乐会
③including prep.包括
④graduate from毕业于
⑤conservatory/k?n's??v?tri/n.音乐学院
⑥where she also ...是非限制性定语从句，修饰the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, where在从句中作地点状语，可转换成“介词＋which”形式。
⑦which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰Dianju。
⑧take sb. to performances带某人去看表演
⑨teach sb. to do sth.教某人去做某事
⑩where I studied the pipa and the guzheng是非限制性定语从句，修饰the Shanghai Conservatory of Music。
?work as做……(工作)
?soloist/'s??l??Ist/n.独奏者
?have been living为现在完成进行时。
现在完成进行时的结构为“have/has＋been＋现在分词”，表示从过去某一时刻开始一直延续到现在的动作，可能刚刚结束，也可能还要继续进行下去，对现在有一定的影响。
刘芳专访
第1部分
刘芳是一位国际知名的音乐家，因弹奏中国传统乐器而闻名。她出生于1974年，从6岁起就开始弹奏琵琶。从11岁起她就开始举办音乐会，包括英国女王访华期间为女王做的一场演出。她毕业于上海音乐学院，1993年她还在那里学习弹奏古筝。
谈谈您在音乐方面的训练情况及背景，好吗？
我母亲是一名滇剧演员。滇剧是中国戏剧的一种，它包括声乐、舞蹈及表演。当我小的时候，母亲就带我去看表演。在会说话前，我就聆听音乐！当我5岁的时候，她教我弹月琴。
1990年，我15岁的时候去了上海音乐学院，在那里，我学习了琵琶和古筝。毕业后，我回到故乡昆明，并在昆明歌舞团做了一名琵琶独奏演员。1996年，我和丈夫一起移居加拿大，从那时起我就一直住在那里。
What are the biggest challenges? of playing the pipa and the guzheng?
If your technique is not good enough, it is impossible to play classical Chinese pipa music?. Also, the repertoire? for the pipa is large — some pieces were written during the Tang Dynasty.
There are many different pipa schools, and each one has its special way? of interpreting? the classical pieces. The biggest challenge is to respect the traditions but to add my own style. The same is true of? my second instrument, the guzheng.
?challenge n．挑战
take up a challenge接受挑战
rise to the challenge迎接挑战
?If your technique is not good enough是条件状语从句；it is impossible to do sth.“做某事是不可能的”，it作形式主语，动词不定式短语作真正的主语。
?repertoire/'rep??twɑ?/n.演奏曲目，演出节目
?(the) way of doing [＝(the) way to do]做……的方法
?interpret/In't??prIt/v.诠释，解释；翻译
?(be) true of/for与……情况相同
弹奏琵琶和古筝的最大挑战是什么？
如果你的技术不够好，就不可能弹奏中国古典琵琶曲。另外，琵琶弹奏曲目很多——一些作品作于唐代。,琵琶流派很多，每个流派都有自己独特的诠释古典作品的方式。最大的挑战是在尊重传统的同时还要融入我自己的风格。对于我的第二种乐器——古筝，情况也是如此。
Part 2
Who or what are your musical influences?？
The main influence is traditional singing. I listened to traditional opera singing and folk songs in my childhood. Now when I am playing a tune， I am singing in my heart. When I'm playing a sad tune, I am crying in my heart. Listeners often say that they can hear singing in my music.
What characteristics of Chinese classical music do you try to show in your playing?
Firstly， Chinese music is similar to the Chinese language. In Chinese, the same pronunciation with different tones has different meanings. The same is true for music. Secondly, classical Chinese music is closely connected to Chinese poetry， so it isn't surprising that most classical pieces have very poetic titles. Thirdly, classical Chinese music and traditional Chinese painting are like twin sisters. In Chinese art, there are some empty spaces, which are very important. They give life to the whole painting and they allow people to come into the picture, like a dialogue.
It's the same with classical Chinese music. There are empty spaces, and people say the silence is full of music. The pipa sounds and the pauses combine to make a poetry of sound. Listeners can experience the power and the beauty of the music, like enjoying a beautiful poem or painting.
?influence n．影响
have an influence on对……有影响
folk song民歌
tune n．[C，U]曲调，曲子
in tune合调 out of tune走调
从句that they can hear singing ...是say的宾语。
characteristic/?k?r?kt?'rIstIk/n.特征，特性，特质
Firstly ...Secondly ...Thirdly ...首先……其次……再次……，用于按逻辑顺序说明事物。
be similar to与……相似
be similar in在……(方面)相类似
be connected to ...与……有关
poetry/'p??Itri/n.诗歌
poetic/p??'etIk/adj.有诗意的；诗的
此句的句式结构为“It is not＋adj.＋that从句”。that most classical ...是主语从句。
which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰spaces。
give life to ...赋予……生命(生命力，活力)
allow sb. to do sth.允许某人做某事；使某人能够做某事
allow doing sth.允许做某事
(be) the same with与……情况相同
combine/k?m'baIn/v.结合，联合
experience此处作及物动词用，表示“经历，体验，享受”。作名词，当“经验”讲时为不可数名词，当“经历”讲时为可数名词。
第2部分
谈谈哪些人或事对您在音乐方面产生了影响，好吗？
最主要的影响是传统音乐。我在年幼时就听传统戏剧和民歌。现在每当我演奏一支曲子时，我都会在心中吟唱。当我演奏哀伤的乐曲时，我的内心在哭泣。听众常说他们能在我的乐曲中听到歌声。
在您的演奏中您想展示中国古典音乐的什么特征？
首先，中国音乐跟汉语相似。在汉语中，读音相同音调不同，意义就不同。音乐也是如此。其次，中国古典音乐与中国诗歌密切相关，因此大部分古典音乐作品都有着很诗意的标题就不足为奇了。再次，中国古典音乐与国画像孪生姐妹。在中国国画中，留有一些空白，这些空白非常重要。它们给整幅画带来生机，也使得观众融入图画，就像与图画进行对话。
中国古典音乐也是如此。乐曲中有停顿，人们认为这种停顿静谧之中充满了音乐。琵琶的声音和乐曲中的停顿结合在一起，给声音赋予了诗意。听众们可以感受音乐的力量、音乐的美，就像享受一首美妙的诗歌或一幅美丽的图画一样。
Part 3
What do you like best about performing live?
I enjoy playing and I enjoy performing in public. I like the atmosphere in a concert hall and I always feel happy when I have a concert. I feel a little depressed or lonely when there is no concert for a long time. I also enjoy the time immediately after the concert to share the feelings and ideas with friends and music lovers, listening to their impressions and understanding about the music. I love my career. I also enjoy travelling: I enjoy sitting in a plane dreaming， or staying in a hotel.,in public公开地，当众
depress/dI'pres/v.使沮丧，使意志消沉，使心灰意冷
share (the) feelings and ideas with与……分享感受与想法
listening to ...和understanding ...均为现在分词短语作伴随状语。
career n．职业，生涯
career soldier/teacher职业军人/教师
现在分词dreaming作伴随状语；sitting和staying都是动名词，作enjoy的宾语。
第3部分
关于现场演出您最喜欢的是什么？
我喜欢弹奏，也喜欢当众演奏。我喜欢音乐厅中的氛围并且每当我举办音乐会的时候，我总是感到快乐。当很长一段时间没有音乐会时，我会感到有点儿失落或孤独。我同样喜欢音乐会后立即和朋友及音乐爱好者们分享感受、交流看法，听听他们谈论对我的音乐的印象和理解。我热爱我的职业。我也喜欢旅游：我喜欢坐在飞机上幻想，或者待在旅馆里。
What are your goals as an artist?
I don't have a particular goal. But I hope to work with many composers， and I also wish to compose my own music. My background is traditional Chinese music. Since I moved to Canada, I have had opportunities to make contact with other musical traditions and play with master musicians. I wish to continue working with master musicians from other traditions and to be able to compose my own music， using elements from different cultures. I also wish to introduce classical Chinese pipa and guzheng music to every corner of the world.
goal n．目标
composer n．作曲家 compose v．作曲，谱曲
opportunity n．机会
have opportunities to do sth.有机会做某事
make contact with与……进行来往
contact作名词时，常与介词with搭配。
master musician音乐大师
continue doing sth.继续做某事
compose music创作乐曲
element n．要素，成分
using elements ...是现在分词短语作方式状语。
introduce ...to把……介绍给/引入
作为一名艺术家，您的目标是什么？
我没有特定的目标。但我希望我能与很多作曲家共事，同时我也希望创作我自己的乐曲。我的音乐底蕴是中国传统民乐。自从我移居加拿大，我就有机会接触到了其他音乐传统并跟一些音乐大师同台演出。我希望继续跟来自其他传统的音乐大师合作，并能够利用来自不同文化的要素来创作自己的乐曲。我也希望能把中国传统的琵琶和古筝音乐传播到世界的各个角落。
Pre?reading
Please match the words with their proper meanings.
1．relative A．to explain the meaning of sth.
2．interpret B．poems in general
3．poetry C．a typical feature or quality of sb. or sth.
4．characteristic D．to make sb. feel very unhappy
5．combine E．determination to be successful, rich, powerful, etc.
6．depress F．to come together to form a single thing or group
7．ambition G．concerning sth./sb.; about sth./sb.
8．regarding H．a person who is in the same family as sb.else
1～5__________ 6～8__________
答案：1～5 HABCF 6～8 DEG
Lead?in
How many kinds of musical instruments do you know？Can you write out their names？Look at the following pictures and match the instruments with their names.
①piano______ ②pipa______ ③konghou______
④guzheng______ ⑤erhu______ ⑥violin______
答案：The answer is open.
①E ②A ③D ④B ⑤C ⑥F
While?reading
Fast?reading
Skim the text and match the parts with the main ideas of them.
Part 1 A．Liu Fang's love for performing live and her goals as an artist
Part 2 B．To introduce Liu Fang as well as her musical training and background
Part 3 C．Liu Fang's musical influences and the characteristics of Chinese classical music
Part 1→； Part 2→； Part 3→
Careful?reading
(Ⅰ)Read the text carefully and choose the best answers.
1．The writer mentioned the Queen of England in order to tell us ________.
A．Liu Fang has been to England
B．Liu Fang's performance is excellent
C．it is a great honor to see the Queen of England
D．the Queen of England enjoyed the traditional Chinese musical instruments
2．Which is the key figure in getting Liu Fang into the present career?
A．Her husband.
B．Her mother.
C．Her musical teacher.
D．Her college classmates.
3．When you listen to Liu Fang playing the pipa, you'll ________.
A．be enjoying the beauty of the Chinese language
B．be appreciating the Chinese painting
C．be enjoying the rhyme of the Chinese poetry
D．all of the above
4．Which of the following is NOT the wish of Liu Fang according to the passage?
A．To introduce classical Chinese pipa and guzheng music.
B．To compose her own music.
C．To be a great music composer.
D．To go on working together with master musicians.
答案：1～4 BBDC
(Ⅱ)Fill in the form with the information in the text.
An Interview with Liu Fang
Liu Fang's personal experiences ▲She was born in 1974. When she was a child, her mother, a Dianju actress, took her to 1.performances. ▲At five, her mother taught her to play the 2.yueqin.At eleven, she began to give3.concerts. ▲In 1990, she went to study the pipa and the guzheng in the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. ▲After graduation, she worked as a(n) 4.pipa_soloist in Kunming.
Liu Fang's biggest challenge of playing the pipa and the guzheng The characteristics of Chinese classical music Liu Fang tries to show To respect the traditions but to add her own 5.style. ▲Chinese music is similar to the Chinese 6.language,_and it is closely connected to Chinese poetry. ▲Classical Chinese music and traditional Chinese 7.painting are like twin sisters.
Liu Fang's goals as an artist ▲To continue to work with master musicians from other 8.traditions. ▲To be able to compose her own music, and to introduce classical Chinese pipa and guzheng music to all over the world.
Study?reading
Analyze the following difficult sentences in the text.
1．In 1990, when I was 15 years old, I went to the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, where I studied the pipa and the guzheng.
[句式分析]
[尝试翻译] 1990年，我15岁的时候，去了上海音乐学院，在那里，我学习了琵琶和古筝。
2．Secondly, classical Chinese music is closely connected to Chinese poetry, so it isn't surprising that most classical pieces have very poetic titles.
[句式分析] 并列连词so连接一个简单句和一个复合句；so后面的复合句中，it作形式主语，that引导主语从句。
[尝试翻译] 其次，中国古典音乐与中国诗歌密切相关，因此大部分古典音乐作品都有着很诗意的标题就不足为奇了。
3．I also enjoy the time immediately after the concert to share the feelings and ideas with friends and music lovers, listening to their impressions and understanding about the music.
[句式分析]
[尝试翻译] 我同样喜欢音乐会后立即和朋友及音乐爱好者们分享感受、交流看法，听听他们谈论对我的音乐的印象和理解。
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
A couple of years ago, music psychologist Elizabeth Margulis decided to make some changes to the music of Luciano Berio. Berio was one of the most famous classical composers of the 20th century. After loading his most famous piece into a computer editing program, she just randomly started cutting.
The idea behind this act was simple: Margulis wanted to see if she could make people like Berio's music more by making it more repetitive.
Margulis knew that 90 percent of the music we listen to is music we've heard before. We return again and again to our favorite songs, listening over and over to the same musical riffs (重复乐段), which themselves repeat over and over inside the music, and she'd become obsessed with understanding why repetition is so compelling (引人入胜的). This is why she was razoring the music of Berio — because his music isn't at all repetitive.
We are drawn to repetition. It surrounds us, not just in modern American pop music, Margulis says, but everywhere. “Musical repetitiveness isn't really an individual feature of music that's arisen over the past few hundred years in the West，” she says. “It seems to be a cultural universal. Not only does every known human culture make music, but also, every known human culture makes music in which repetition is a defining (典型的) element.”
Why? One part of the answer is what's known as the mere exposure effect.
Psychologists have found that people tend to start off wary (谨慎的) of — or even unfriendly to — new things, which makes sense from an evolutionary perspective. But then the act of mere exposure changes our feelings. We typically feel more warmly toward things we encounter again and again.
So mere exposure is one of the reasons we respond so well to repetition — both of music and in music — but Margulis clearly doesn't think it's the whole story. She says repetition also allows us to shift (转移) our attention around, from the surface aspects of the music to other aspects. So basically, part of what the repetition in music allows us to do is leave ourselves. In some small way, it allows us to shift and adjust our reality. And reality can often use some adjusting.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了为什么我们在听音乐的时候，会发现音乐总是重复及重复的作用等。
1．Why did Margulis change Berio's music?
A．To find the role of repetition.
B．To show her talent in music.
C．To make his music more famous.
D．To test a computer editing program.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第二段的“if she could make people like Berio's music more by making it more repetitive”和第三段的“she'd become obsessed with understanding why repetition is so compelling (引人入胜的)”可知，她这样做的原因就是想了解音乐重复的作用。
2．If we hear new music again and again, we ________.
A．can't deal with its sound better
B．tend to be cautious of it very much
C．may expect something from it consciously
D．won't know when we have heard it
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“But then the ...again and again.”可知，如果我们反复听新的音乐，我们或许会有意识地从中期望一些东西。
3．From the last paragraph, we can infer the repetition makes us ________.
A．experience the content of the songs
B．respond to the whole music better
C．remember the words of songs clearly
D．shift our experience of reality around us
解析：选D 细节理解题。结合最后一段的“She says repetition ...adjust our reality.”可知，音乐中的重复会使我们从事情的表面看到其他的方面，以及暂时的逃离现实等。
4．What might be the most suitable title for the passage?
A．To play music again and again
B．To be exposed to music fully
C．To enjoy the beauty of music
D．To find the secret to musical effects
解析：选A 标题归纳题。本文主要解释了为什么音乐中会有不断地重复，以及这种音乐的重复起着什么作用等情况，因此A项符合主题。
B
One of the most significant parts of my high school career would be playing in the orchestra. I remember when I first started playing the viola (中提琴) in my school's program as an inexperienced fourth grader. As my interest in music grew, I decided to find a private instructor.
During my first lesson, I was surprised at what Dr. T was teaching — how to hold the viola and play open strings! To me, these were basic concepts I had long ago mastered. However, the following week, what I thought I had learned was completely disproven. With such high expectations, Dr. T criticized many aspects of my posture, intonation and bowing (音准和弓法). But as I became more familiar with my viola, Dr. T started assigning me actual compositions. Meanwhile, I became more and more interested in our school's ensemble (合奏组)．
I first decided to become a section leader in middle school, when we were given the opportunity to try out for our ensemble's first and second chairs. During the first class, our conductor, Mrs. V, introduced us to a section leader's responsibilities. These duties included helping others with the concert music and setting a good example. After discussion, I decided to try out and started preparing the assigned piece. Every day, I would practice for at least 45 minutes. Needless to say, this was easier said than done. It required a lot of concentration and will power. Regardless, by the end of the week, I had become more familiar with the music.
To my surprise, the audition (试听) process was more pleasant than I had imagined. As I unpacked my viola, I started to doubt my decision. However, when I entered Mrs. V's homely office, I felt more relaxed. By the end of my audition, Mrs. V said that I had a good chance of becoming the principal violist! The next day, during orchestra, I learned that indeed, I had become our section's first chair.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者介绍了自己的音乐之路。
5．Before the author studied under Dr. T, she ________.
A．had never played the viola
B．had expressed interest in music
C．had written some compositions
D．had been a promising young artist
解析：选B 细节理解题。由第一段的“As my interest in music grew, I decided to find a private instructor.”可知，在师从Dr. T之前，作者就已经对音乐产生了浓厚的兴趣。
6．The underlined word “disproven” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by “________”．
A．lazy B．wrong
C．foolish D．surprised
解析：选B 词义猜测题。由第二段的“these were basic concepts I had long ago mastered”和“Dr. T criticized many aspects of ...”可知，Dr. T批评并纠正了作者以前学过的关于如何拉中提琴的知识，这让她意识到以前学的完全是错误的。
7．Which of the following can best describe the author?
A．Unusual and scholarly.
B．Self?centered and proud.
C．Independent and optimistic.
D．Hard?working and determined.
解析：选D 推理判断题。由第三段的“Every day, I would practice for at least 45 minutes ... It required a lot of concentration and will power.”可知，为了成为学校合奏组的首席中提琴手，作者以坚强的意志刻苦练习。
8．When attending the audition, the author ________.
A．felt confident of succeeding
B．received some careers guidance
C．left a good impression on Mrs. V
D．remembered her first viola instructor
解析：选C 推理判断题。由最后一段的“By the end of my audition, Mrs. V said that I had a good chance of becoming the principal violist！”可知，试听过程中作者给Mrs. V留下了好印象。
C
Who could have imagined that a treadmill (跑步机) on wheels would one day become a thing? Lopifit is an unusual means of transportation that allows you to power an electric bicycle by walking on a treadmill.
Lopifit founder Bruin Bergmeester says it all started when he asked himself the question, “How can I use a treadmill outdoors？” He eventually came up with a design, to which he added an electric engine, and Lopifit was born. The treadmill bicycle is similar to a typical electric bicycle in that the motor (发动机) only works when the rider puts power in as well. The Lopifit senses it when you walk on the treadmill and uses the motor to turn a drive chain at the back part of the treadmill, helping you reach a top speed of 17 miles per hour.
To use the Lopifit, simply turn on the battery and use your feet to slide the treadmill backwards and activate (激活) the motor. Then get on and enjoy the ride! If you need speed, just walk on the treadmill, and if you want to coast, all you have to do is stay still and admire the view. To stop, you have two hand brakes available.
The Lopifit first hit the streets in 2014 and, unsurprisingly, became an instant hit. That was actually quite challenging for the company, because it started getting calls for orders, but it was nowhere near ready for mass production (大规模生产). The unique treadmill bicycle became available this year, and Lopifit is struggling to keep up with demand, despite the high price tag of D|S2,115.
But despite having a very loyal fan?base of so?called Lopifitters, the creative means of transportation also has naysayers who simply consider the invention stupid and unnecessary. They basically believe that if you're going to walk, you might as well do it the old?fashioned way. But the Lopifit does have the unique advantage of helping you “walk” really fast without breaking a sweat, or walking at cycling speed, if you will.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。跑步机也能成为一种交通工具。多亏了Lopifit的创始人Bruin Bergmeester的创意，“走路自行车”Lopifit火遍全球。
9．With the help of Lopifit, you can ________.
A．answer some hard questions
B．offer power to any bicycle
C．create a treadmill on wheels
D．cycle to work by walking
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句和第二段最后一句可知，通过在Lopifit上行走，带动发动机，启动车子，从而实现通过步行骑车去上班。
10．From the second paragraph, we can learn ________.
A．how Lopifit was born
B．where Lopifit can be used
C．who Lopifit was intended for
D．which design is suitable for Lopifit
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第二段的“it all started when he asked himself the question，‘How can I use a treadmill outdoors？’”可以了解到Lopifit是如何诞生的。
11．What can be learned from the fourth paragraph?
A．The supply of Lopifit failed to meet the demand.
B．It was hard for the company to design Lopifit.
C．Lopifit was cheap and available in 2014.
D．Lopifit always broke down on the streets.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第四段的“That was actually quite challenging ... nowhere near ready for mass production (大规模生产)．”可知，2014年Lopifit首次出现在街上便火速蹿红，这对Lopifit公司来说是一个很大的考验，因其还远没有做好大规模生产的准备，就开始收到订购需求，所以有点供不应求。
12．How do the public react to Lopifit?
A．Positively. B．Variously.
C．Angrily. D．Cautiously.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据最后一段“But despite having a very loyal ... consider the invention stupid and unnecessary.”可知，除了一批被称为Lopifitter的死忠粉外，也有人不看好这款颇具创意的交通工具，他们觉得这样的创意愚蠢而多此一举，故人们对Lopifit的反应不同。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
It is common to experience culture shock when living in a foreign country for a period of time. Here are some ways to overcome culture shock in a foreign country.
Keep an open mind. __1__ Withholding (保留) judgment will allow you to be an objective observer and will help understand different things. Also, if you are going to a country which you know nothing about, do a little background information. As you learn about the country where you are going, keeping an open mind is necessary.
__2__ Do not explain behavior from the view of your own society. Behavior is not data. For example, Americans often use the phrase “How are you？” to mean “hello” or “I notice you as I pass you in the hall”. Americans often walk away directly before one has a chance to answer the question. Foreigners may wonder why people walk away before the question about one's health gets answered. __3__ But an American would not be upset that someone did not respond to this question.
Do not take cultural familiarity or knowledge at face?value (表面意义). Even as you become familiar with customs in your new environment, be careful not to base an explanation on what you now believe you know. __4__ It takes a long time to really understand a culture in its social and historical context.
__5__ Don't be too hard on yourself if you don't know what to do in a social situation. Laugh at yourself and others will laugh with you. Most individuals will admire your effort to understand them, even in funny ways.
A．Have a sense of humor.
B．Keep in touch with your friends.
C．They may think the behavior to be rude.
D．This helps you better understand a stranger.
E．Do not think anything that is different to be wrong.
F．Learn about the social behavior of a new environment.
G．A little knowledge can give you the wrong understanding.
答案：1～5 EFCGA
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Section Ⅱ Introduction & Reading — Language Points
一、这样记单词
记得准·写得对 记得快·记得多
Ⅰ.基础词汇 1.conservatory n． 音乐学院 2.soloist n. 独奏者；独唱者 3.melody n. 旋律 Ⅱ.拓展词汇 1.relative n．亲戚，亲属→relate v．把……联系起来；有关联 2.interpret v．诠释，解释；翻译→interpretation n．阐明，解释；翻译→interpreter n．翻译人员 3.characteristic n．特征，特性，特质→character n．(汉)字；角色，人物；品质；性格 4.poetic adj.有诗意的；诗的→poetry n．诗歌 5.combine v．结合，联合→combination n．结合，合并 6.depress v．使沮丧，使意志消沉，使心灰意冷→depressed adj. 精神不振的，忧伤的，消沉的→depressing adj. 使人沮丧的→depression n．忧伤，消沉，沮丧；经济大萧条 7.ambition n．志气，抱负，雄心→ambitious (of) adj.有野心的；有抱负的 8.regarding prep.关于→regard v．认为，看作→regardless adv.不管怎样；无论如何 1.relative n．亲戚，亲属[联想] relation n．关系，联系，亲戚 [比较] 较近的亲戚用relation，较远的亲戚用relative。 2.interpret v．诠释，解释；翻译 [联想] translate vt.翻译 [比较] interpret主要指“口译”； translate主要指“笔译”。 3.poetic adj.有诗意的；诗的 [联想] ①poem n．诗 ②poet n．诗人 4.combine v．结合，联合 [联想] ①unite vt.联合，合并，统一，团结 ②join vt.&vi.结合 ③link vt.联合，结合 5.depress v．使沮丧，使意志消沉，使心灰意冷 [联想] ①discourage vt.阻碍，使气馁 ②discouraged adj.泄气的 6.regarding prep.关于 [同义] ①considering prep.关于 ②concerning prep.关于
二、这样记短语
记牢固定短语 多积常用词块
1.give concerts 举办音乐会 2.graduate from 毕业于…… 3.be true of/for 与……情况相同 4.be similar to 与……相似 5.be connected to 与……有关，与……相连 6.give life to 赋予……生命(生命力，活力) 7.be the same with 与……情况相同 8.in public 当众，公开地 9.make contact with 与……进行来往 1.during her visit to China 她到中国访问期间 2.respect the traditions 遵守传统 3.cry in my heart 我的内心在哭诉 4.Chinese poetry 中国诗歌 5.the power and the beauty of the music 音乐的力量和美 6.compose music 创作乐曲 7.share feelings and ideas with 与……分享感受与看法 8.have a particular goal 有特定的目标
三、这样记句式
先背熟 再悟通 后仿用
1.The biggest challenge is to respect the traditions but to add my own style. 最大的挑战是在尊重传统的同时还要融入我自己的风格。 两个不定式短语to respect ...和to add ...在句中作表语。 My wish is to_become_a_translator when I grow up. 我的愿望是长大后当一名翻译家。
2.It's the same with classical Chinese music. 中国古典音乐也是如此。 It's the same with ...意为“……也是如此”。 He is very clever and he also works hard. It_is_the_same_with_his_sister. 他很聪明，并且也很努力，他姐姐也是这样。
1．(教材P43)The pipa is a lute with four strings and is a relative of the European lute.
琵琶是一种带有4根琴弦的拨弦乐器，它是欧洲的鲁特琴的“亲戚”。
?relative n．亲戚，亲属 adj.相对的，比较的；与……有关系的
(1)be relative to 与……有关系
(2)relation n. 联系，关联
in relation to 有关，关于，涉及，与……相比
(3)relate v. 把……与……联系起来，叙述
relate ...to ... 把……与……联系起来
related adj. 有关的，有关联的
be related to 与……有关联
①He asked me some questions relative to the subject.
他问了我一些有关这个题目的问题。
②I have nothing to say in_relation_to that matter.
关于那件事，我没什么好说的。
③It is well know that taking exercise is closely related_to health.
众所周知，运动与健康息息相关。
2．(教材P44)The same is true of my second instrument, the guzheng.
对于我的第二种乐器——古筝，情况也是如此。
?(be) true of/for与……情况相同，对……也适用(常用于the same is true of/for结构)
come true (预言、梦想等)成为事实，实现
be true to 忠于
be true to life 逼真的，活灵活现的
①I am crazy about music. The same is true of/for my brother.
我痴迷于音乐，我弟弟也是如此。
②No matter what one does, he must be true to his conscience.
无论一个人做什么，他得忠于自己的良知。
③If you work hard constantly, you will make your dream come_true.
如果坚持不懈，你将会美梦成真。
④He can always tell stories that are true to life.
他讲故事总是活灵活现的。
3．(教材P45)They give life to the whole painting and they allow people to come into the picture, like a dialogue.
它们给整幅画带来生机，也使得观众融入图画，就像与图画进行对话。
?give life to赋予……生命(生命力，活力)
give one's life to 为……而献出生命
risk one's life 冒着生命危险
lose one's life 丧生，死
save one's life 救了某人的性命
come to life 苏醒过来，变得生动有趣
bring ...to life 使复活，给……以活力
①Fountains also stand amidst the flowers to give life to the whole garden.
喷泉也矗立在花丛中，为整个花园增添生气。
②He was truly a creative genius and gave_his_life_to the perfection of his art.
他是一位真正的有创造力的天才，他将自己的毕生都献给了对完美艺术的追求。
③The quiet girl has come_to_life since she worked as a saleswoman.
那个安静的姑娘自从当上售货员后变得活跃起来。
4．(教材P45)The pipa sounds and the pauses combine to make a poetry of sound.
琵琶的声音和乐曲中的停顿结合在一起，给声音赋予了诗意。
?combine v．联合，结合；兼做，兼有
(1)combine ...and/with ... 把……与……相结合
be combined with ... 与……相结合
combine against sth. 联合起来反对某物
(2)combination n. 联合，结合
in combination with 与……结合/联合
①Some films combine education with/and recreation.
有些电影把教育与娱乐结合起来。
②Patience combined_with diligence is necessary for success.
耐心结合勤奋是成功所必需的。
③The firm is working on a new product in_combination_with several overseas partners.
公司正在联合几家海外合伙人制造新产品。
5．(教材P45)I feel a little depressed or lonely when there is no concert for a long time.
当很长一段时间没有音乐会时，我会感到有点儿失落或孤独。
?depressed adj.感到沮丧的，消沉的
depress v． 使沮丧，使意志消沉，使心灰意冷
depressing adj. 令人沮丧的
depression n. 沮丧，消沉；萧条，不景气
①When I am feeling depressed, I usually listen to music.
当我感到沮丧的时候，我一般会听音乐。
②Looking for a job these days can be very depressing (depress)．
如今求职有时会令人非常沮丧。
③The World Health Organization has predicted that depression (depress) may become the second most widespread disease in the world by 2020.
世界卫生组织预测，到2020年，抑郁症会成为全球第二大疾病。
6．(教材P45)Since I moved to Canada, I have had opportunities to make contact with other musical traditions and play with master musicians.
自从我移居加拿大，我就有机会接触到了其他音乐传统并跟一些音乐大师同台演出。
?make contact with与……进行来往，与……接触；与……取得联系
lose contact with 与……失去联系(动作)
get in contact with 与……取得联系(动作)
keep/be in contact with 与……保持联系(状态)
be out of contact with 与……失去联系(状态)
①When I visit Washington, I shall try to make contact with/get in contact with my friends there.
在我去访问华盛顿的时候，我要试着和我那里的朋友取得联系。
②We have been keeping_in_contact_with each other by e?mail since he left China.
他离开中国以后，我们一直用电子邮件彼此保持联系。
③The plane lost_contact_with the airport because of the fierce storm.
由于猛烈的暴风雨，飞机失去了与机场的联络。
④I have_been_out_of_contact_with her for three years.
我与她失去联系已有三年。
[名师点津] make contact with/lose contact with与……取得/失去联系，表示动作；be in/out of contact with 与……保持/失去联系，表示状态。
7．(教材P45)What is her ambition regarding Chinese music?
对于中国音乐她有何抱负？
?regarding prep.关于
(1)regard v． 认为，看作
regard ...as ... 把……视作……
(2)regardless adv. 不管怎样；无论如何
regardless of 不管，不顾
(3)with/in regard to 关于(用于点题)①(2017·全国卷Ⅲ书面表达)I know you are very interested in ping?pong, which is regarded as the National Ball Sport of China.
我知道你对乒乓球很感兴趣，乒乓球被认为是中国的国球。
②Our goal is to make higher education available to everyone who is willing and capable regardless_of his financial situation.
我们的目标是为每一个愿意和有能力接受高等教育的人提供可能的机会，而不管其经济状况如何。
③With/In_regard_to his suggestions we shall discuss them fully.
关于他的建议，我们将充分地讨论。
It's the same with classical Chinese music.
中国古典音乐也是如此。
?It's the same with ...意为“与……情况相同”。该句型相当于So it is with ...句型，表示后者的情况也一样，多用于以下情况：
(1)前文既包含肯定情况，又包含否定情况。
①Tom studies very hard and is never late for school. So it's the same with Dick.
汤姆学习非常努力，上学从不迟到，迪克也是如此。
(2)前面句子中含有不同类的谓语动词；前面句子的主语既包含人又包含物。
②Tom is an American, but lives in China. So it is with Jack.
汤姆是美国人，但他住在中国。杰克也如此。
③Susan is an English girl, and Bath is her homeland. It is the same with Jane.
苏珊是个英国女孩，巴斯是他的家乡。简也是这样。
(3)表示“……也如此”，还有以下结构：
①在肯定句中，用so＋be/助动词/情态动词＋主语，表示前面所说的情况也适合于另一人或物。
②在否定句中，用neither/nor＋be/助动词/情态动词＋主语，表示“也不”。
④She takes an active part in social work, so_does_he.
她积极参加社会工作，他也如此。
⑤He doesn't take interest in music.Neither/Nor_do_I.
他对音乐不感兴趣，我也不感兴趣。
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1．The teacher asked me some questions relative to my paper.
2．The food is good and the same is true of/for the service.
3．He made a very beautiful woman out of clay (用黏土) and give life to her and named her Pandora.
4．We think it important that theory shall be combined with practice.
5．When I am feeling depressed (depress), I usually go to run on the playground.
6．The plane made contact with the ground control centre by wireless.
7．I am writing to see if it is possible for you to provide me with information regarding (regard) the job.
8．They didn't finish the task successfully and were scolded by the boss. So it was with us.
Ⅱ.完成句子
1．We've gone through all the documents related_to/relative_to_the_case.
我们浏览了所有有关此案的文件。
2．Although the main characters in the novel are so true_to_life,_they are imaginary.
虽然小说里的主要人物写得如此栩栩如生，但都是虚构的。
3．Failure usually comes in_combination_with_misfortunes.
失败总是伴随不幸而来。
4．Regardless_of_expense,_we must take every measure to save the old man's life.
不管费用多少，我们必须采取一切措施挽救这位老人的生命。
5．We usually share_the_feelings_and_ideas_with our good friends when we are sad.
当我们伤心的时候，我们通常和我们的好朋友分享感受和想法。
6．Todd's father is an honest man and works hard. It_is_the_same_with/So_it_is_with_Todd.
托德的爸爸是个诚实的人并且工作努力，托德也是这样。
一、全练语言点，基稳才能楼高
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．Charles Chaplin has his own way of interpreting (诠释) the life of little people in cities.
2．The two groups of children have quite different characteristics (特点)．
3．The government has set up some rules regarding (关于) the food safety.
4．One of his ambitions (志向) is to become one of the first?rate pianists of the world.
5．I will always treasure the good days with my family, relatives (亲戚) and friends.
6．Education should be combined (结合) with entertainment.
7．He felt greatly depressed (沮丧的) at the news that he had been turned down by the company.
8．The beautiful melody (旋律) is lingering in my mind.
Ⅱ.单句改错
1．In regarding to teaching method, we have not yet discussed it.regarding→regard
2．Just thinking about the crowd on the way home is depressed.depressed→depressing
3．Don't hesitate to make in contact with me if you need any further information.去掉in
4．The weather in China is different from area to area, which is true in Canada.第二个in→of/for
5．You're very cold towards your brother, but with your friends you really come to the life.去掉the
6．Tom doesn't like playing football.So do I．So→Neither/Nor
Ⅲ.选词填空
regardless of, sharing feelings and ideas with, give concerts, make contact with, give life to, combine ...with ...
1．She is always sharing_feelings_and_ideas_with her friends.
2．It might be a good thing for you to combine business with some pleasure.
3．Music can give_life_to those who are depressed.
4．By giving_concerts with other famous pianists, he collected enough money for saving the dying boy.
5．I've tried to make_contact_with them, but they've brushed me off.
6．Our club is open to everyone regardless_of age, sex or educational background.
Ⅳ.课文语法填空
Liu Fang is 1.an international music star, famous for her work with traditional Chinese instruments. She has given concerts since she was eleven, 2.including (include) performance for the Queen of England during her visit to China. Liu Fang's mother is a Dianju 3.actress (act)．When Liu Fang was a child, her mother took her to performances. In 1996, Liu Fang moved to Canada with her husband and she 4.has_been_living (live) there since then.
Liu Fang thinks that the biggest challenge is to respect the traditions but 5.to_add (add) her own style. She listened to traditional opera singing and folk songs in her childhood. She enjoys playing and performing 6.in public. She also likes the atmosphere in a concert hall and always feels happy when she has a concert. Liu Fang feels a little 7.depressed (depress) or lonely when there is no concert for a long time.
Liu Fang has had opportunities to make contact 8.with other musical traditions and play with master musicians. She wishes 9.to_continue (continue) working with master musicians from other traditions and to be able to compose her own music, 10.using (use) elements from different cultures. She also wishes to introduce classical Chinese pipa and guzheng music to every corner of the world.
Ⅴ.串点成篇微表达
李明和王林是亲戚(relative)。他们在同一所学校。李明聪明勤奋，王林也是如此(it's the same with ...)。他们两个都有成为大学生的抱负(ambition)。他们两个都把学习和娱乐结合在一起(combine ...with ...)。每天下午到家时，他们都听音乐。在他们看来，没有音乐就没有生活。音乐可以使他们放松，给那些沮丧的(depressed)人以活力(give life to)。
Li_Ming_and_Wang_Lin_are_relatives._They_are_in_the_same_school._Li_Ming_is_clever_and_he_also_works_hard;_it's_the_same_with_Wang_Lin._Both_of_them_have_ambitions_to_become_college_students._They_both_combine_study_with_recreation._Every_afternoon_when_they_get_home,_they_listen_to_music._In_their_view,_no_music,_no_life!_Music_can_help_them_relax_and_give_life_to_those_who_are_depressed.
二、勤练高考题型，多练自能生巧
Ⅰ.完形填空
When eating at a soup shop, would you like to pay a little extra for your food so that you can feed a person living on the street? This is the creative business model of The Soup Place in Melbourne, Australia. The co?owner of the soup shop George Paraskevopoulos got it while he was __1__ in New York. He saw a pizza place where the customers bought an extra slice for a(n) __2__ person to eat for free.
As soon as he returned, he came up with the __3__ to help such people in Melbourne. At his soup shop, __4__ pay D|S7.50 for a full?priced bowl. If they add an extra D|S3.50 to their __5__， they can buy another bowl for someone less __6__ than them. The project was extremely well __7__. Since it was launched in March 2015, Paraskevopoulos and his partner have __8__ over 6,000 meals to the people living on the streets. The restaurant's walls are __9__ with pre?paid post?it notes. Paraskevopoulos says they have enough meals paid in advance to keep __10__ their regular homeless customers for six months.
When asked how he could make sure that nobody took __11__ of the system, Paraskevopoulos had a __12__ answer — the shop operates on pure trust. They have made a __13__ that they don't want to make people's __14__ difficult situations even harder. “They just get in to eat like other people do when they're __15__， from 7 in the morning until 7 in the evening，” Paraskevopoulos says.
One homeless person said, “I want to __16__ everyone that donates soup. They give me a place to __17__ every day and the opportunity to get back on my feet. I will start a(n) __18__ job tomorrow. Everybody wants the world to become __19__， but in order for that to happen, we have to change __20__. The Soup Place is a good example.”
语篇解读：澳大利亚墨尔本一个羹汤店的老板George Paraskevopoulos借鉴美国一个比萨店的做法，顾客只需要额外支付3.5澳元就可以为无家可归的人提前预付一碗羹，让无家可归的人不再挨饿。
1．A.acting B．traveling
C．waiting D．teaching
解析：选B 从下文“As soon as he returned”可知，他应该是在纽约旅行期间。
2．A.strange B．young
C．homeless D．old
解析：选C 根据前文的“a person living on the street”以及第二段最后一句和最后一段第一句中的homeless可知，他想帮助墨尔本市无家可归的人。
3．A.idea B．game
C．solution D．measure
解析：选A 根据上下文可知，一回来，他就提出了这种想法。
4．A.waiters B．cooks
C．artists D．customers
解析：选D 根据前文“He saw a pizza place where the customers bought ... for free.”可知，这里指顾客。
5．A.names B．bill
C．list D．scores
解析：选B 根据语境可知，他们如果在付账后，额外支付3.50澳元，就可以为流浪汉预付另外一碗羹的钱。
6．A.helpful B．handsome
C．fortunate D．energetic
解析：选C “someone less fortunate”是委婉语，相当于poor people“穷人”，指文中提到的“homeless people”。
7．A.received B．protected
C．behaved D．balanced
解析：选A 根据下文可知，这个活动极其受欢迎。be well received“深受欢迎的”。
8．A.sold B．designed
C．ordered D．served
解析：选D 根据句意，他和他的合伙人已经为无家可归的人提供了6 000多碗羹。
9．A.loaded B．covered
C．filled D．linked
解析：选B 根据句意，餐馆的墙上被提前支付过的便利贴所覆盖。
10．A.interviewing B．meeting
C．feeding D．housing
解析：选C 因为有很多顾客提前支付羹，这样他们有足够的羹让流浪汉吃六个月。
11．A.advantage B．charge
C．notice D．care
解析：选A 有人问他，会不会有人钻免费吃羹的空子。
12．A.useful B．difficult
C．traditional D．simple
解析：选D 通过下文pure trust和他说的话可看出，老板的回答非常简单。
13．A.difference B．decision
C．suggestion D．conclusion
解析：选B 他们已经做出了一个决定，他们不想让这些人已经艰难的状况更艰难。
14．A.hardly B．never
C．already D．even
解析：选C 参见上题解析。
15．A.hungry B．free
C．delighted D．stressed
解析：选A 像其他食客一样，饥饿的流浪汉进来就可以坐下吃羹。
16．A.encourage B．advise
C．praise D．thank
解析：选D 一个流浪汉说自己要感谢每一个捐赠汤的人，第二段中的“At his soup shop”为暗示。
17．A.work B．eat
C．share D．talk
解析：选B a place指前文提到的“his soup shop”，来羹汤店肯定是在吃喝(eat)的。
18．A.easy B．hard
C．new D．fine
解析：选C 流浪汉说自己明天要开始新的工作。
19．A.better B．busier
C．quieter D．cleaner
解析：选A 根据语境可知，这里指每个人都想让这个世界变得更好，但是我们要先改变我们自己，才能改变这个世界。
20．A.everything B．something
C．others D．ourselves
解析：选D 参见上题解析。
Ⅱ.短文改错
When the July comes, it is the hottest time of the whole summer. Many of my friends choose travel to the cool place to avoid the hotness. As for me, I didn't like to travel in so hot weather. I just want to stay indoor and enjoy the quiet moment. I like to sit near the window, watched outside scenery. Sometimes I will read some magazine; sometimes I will enjoy a novel and make myself lose in the fiction world. On my spare time, I'd like to find a coffee shop what I will read an interesting book near the window. This is what I like to do most in the summer.
答案：第一句：去掉第一个the
第二句：choose后加to
第三句：didn't→don't; so→such
第四句：indoor→indoors
第五句：watched→watching
第六句：magazine→magazines; lose→lost
第七句：On→In; what→where
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Section Ⅲ Grammar— 现在完成进行时
?语法图解
?探究发现
①In 1996, I moved to Canada with my husband and I have been living there since then.
②Liu Fang has been playing the pipa for the last three hours.
③She has been performing concerts every day since last month.
④You have been saying this for five years.
⑤I have seen the film.
⑥I have been reading the book.
⑦They have known each other since childhood.
[我的发现]
(1)①②③④⑥句用了现在完成进行时；⑤⑦句用了现在完成时。
(2)由以上各句可知，现在完成进行时的构成为：have/has＋been＋动词的现在分词。现在完成时的构成为：have/has＋动词的过去分词。
一、现在完成进行时
1．现在完成进行时的构成：助动词have/has＋been＋v.?ing形式。
2．现在完成进行时的用法：
(1)表示动作或状态从过去某一时间开始一直持续到说这件事时，动作或状态刚刚结束或还有可能继续下去。这种时态常和all the time, this week, this month, all day, all the morning, these days, recently等时间状语连用，还常与since和for构成的时间状语连用。
(2016·北京高考)The students have been working hard on their lessons and their efforts will be rewarded with success in the end.
学生们一直在努力学习功课，他们的努力最终将会获得成功的回报。
(2)表示一直到说话时为止的一段时间内一再重复的动作。
Where have you been? We have been looking for you everywhere.
你去什么地方了？我们到处在找你。
(3)表示感彩。
You know, you really have been making things terribly difficult for him.
你要知道，你也真是太为难他了。
[即时演练1]
(1)用所给词的适当形式填空
①I have_been_reading (read) Hemingway's Farewell to Arms recently.
②I have_been_meeting (meet) her at the library.I believe that I will meet her again today.
(2)完成句子
①I have_been_learning English since three years ago.
自从三年前以来我一直在学英语。
②The Chinese have_been_making paper for two thousand years.
中国已有2 000年的造纸历史。
③Too much has_been_happening today.
今天真是个多事的日子。
二、现在完成进行时和现在完成时的区别
时态 基本语法功能 动作的反复 感彩
现在完成进行时 强调动作的持续性 可表示动作的反复 可表示强烈的感彩
现在完成时 强调动作对现在的影响或产生的结果 不表示动作的反复 一般平铺直叙，不含有感彩
[即时演练2] 翻译句子
①他一直在写信。
He_has_been_writing_a_letter.
②他写了一封信。
He_has_written_a_letter.
③我一直等了你两个小时。
I_have_been_waiting_for_you_for_two_hours.
④我等你两个小时了。
I_have_waited_for_you_for_two_hours.
Ⅰ.用所给词的适当形式填空
1．Tom has_been_working (work) hard since the new term began.
2．She ought to stop work; she has a headache because she has_been_reading (read) all day long.
3．Since I won the prize, my phone has never stopped ringing. People have_been_phoning (phone) to ask how I will spend the money.
4．Tom has_been_working (work) in the library every night over the last three months.
5．We have_been_working (work) on this project for four hours. Let's have a rest.
6．It is the third time that you have_come (come) to our school.
7．So far Peter hasn't_rung (not, ring) back. Shall we make a phone call to him again?
8．They have been discussing the problem for two hours, but they have_not_reached (not, reach) any result yet.
Ⅱ.完成句子
1．The house has_been_painted for a month.
这房子已漆了一个月。
2．The war has_lasted for a long time.
这场战争持续了很长时间。
3．I have_been_waiting for two hours, but he hasn't turned up.
我都等了两个小时了，他仍没出现。
4．We have_been_cleaning the house.
我们一直在打扫屋子。
5．The old man has_been_repairing cars for thirty years.
老人修车修了三十年了。
Ⅲ.短文改错
Last month, I together with my parents, were invited to my uncle's home in the United States. My uncle, who moved to America when I was five, has been lived there for nearly ten years. She met us in the airport. I was exciting, when I set my foot on the land of America. In the following days, we visited some place of interest and took photos in the front of the Statue of Liberty. We all enjoyed visiting the Museum of Natural History so it enriched our knowledge great. For me, this is one of the most rewarding trips which I have ever made in my life and I look forward going there again.
答案：第一句：were→was
第二句：lived→living
第三句：She→He
第四句：exciting→excited
第五句：place→places; 去掉第二个the
第六句：so→because; great→greatly
第七句：which→that; forward后加to
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Section Ⅳ Other Parts of the Module
[原文呈现]
Street Music
It's a warm Saturday afternoon in a busy side road① in the old district of Barcelona. The pedestrians② are standing in a semi?circle③ around someone or something in front of the cathedral④. I push my way through⑤ the crowd and find a quartet⑥ of musicians playing a violin suite⑦ of classical music⑧. The session⑨ lasts ten minutes. Then one of the musicians picks up⑩ a saucer? on the ground, and asks for money. All contributions? are voluntary?， no one has to pay, but the crowd shrinks? ?as some people slide away?. But others happily throw in a few coins. They're grateful for this brief interval? of music as they go shopping?.
Below the window of my apartment in Paris, a music man takes a place? made vacant? by an earlier musician. He raises the lid of his barrel organ and turns the handle. Then he sings the songs of old Paris, songs of the people and their love affairs. I remember some of the words even though I have never consciously learnt them. I tap my feet and sing along with him. Down there on the pavement, few passersby stop. Some smile, others walk past with their heads down. Cars pass, gangs of boys form and disappear, someone even puts a coin in the cup on the organ. But the music man ignores them all. He's hot in the sun, so he mops his head with a spotted handkerchief. He just keeps singing and turning the handle.
[读文清障]
①side road n．小路，支路
②pedestrian/p?'destri?n/n.行人，步行者
③semi?circle/'semI's??kl/n.半圆
④cathedral n．教堂
⑤push one's way through挤进
⑥quartet/kw??'tet/n.四重奏，四重奏乐队
⑦suite/swi?t/n.组曲
⑧find sb. doing sth.发现某人在做某事
⑨session/'se?n/n.从事某项活动的集会(或一段时间)
⑩pick up拿起，拾起 ?saucer/'s??s?/n.茶碟，茶托
?contribution n．贡献，捐献
make contributions to对……作贡献
?voluntary/'v?l?nt?ri/adj.自愿的
?shrink/?rI?k/v.变小，减少
?as some ...是时间状语从句，as意为“随着”。
?slide away悄悄走开 ?interval/'Int?vl/n.间隔，空隙
?as they ...是时间状语从句，as意为“当……时候”。
?take a place占据一个位置
?vacant/'veIk?nt/adj.空的，空缺的
过去分词短语作定语，修饰a place。
lid/lId/n.盖，盖子
barrel organ手摇风琴
organ/'??ɡ?n/n.风琴，手摇风琴
handle/'h?ndl/n.柄，把手
consciously adv.有意识地
even though引导让步状语从句。
tap/t?p/v.轻拍，轻敲 passerby/pɑ?s?'baI/n.行人
with their ...是with复合结构，down是副词作宾补。
gangs of成群的 mop/m?p/v.擦，揩(脸、汗等)
spotted/'sp?tId/adj.有污迹的，有斑点的
keep doing sth.不停地做某事
keep (on) doing不停地做； keep sb. from doing阻止某人做； keep sb. doing让某人一直在做
街头音乐
[第1～2段译文]
这是一个温暖的星期六的下午，在巴塞罗那老街区的一条繁忙的小路旁。行人在教堂前围成了半圆，围观着什么人或什么事。我挤进人群，发现一支四重奏乐队正在演奏古典音乐小提琴组曲。演奏持续了10分钟。然后，其中一个音乐人拿起地上的碟子开始收钱。所有的捐助都是自愿的，没有人非掏钱不可。但是，随着一些人悄悄走开，人群一下缩小了。其余的人则很高兴地投了一些硬币。他们对于购物时能听到这种简短的音乐插曲很开心。
在巴黎我居住的公寓的窗下，一位音乐人占据了先前另一位音乐家空出来的地方。他打开手摇风琴的盖子，摇动把手。然后他唱起了关于古老巴黎的歌曲，关于巴黎人民和他们爱情故事的歌曲。我虽然从未刻意去学，但仍然记住了一些歌词。我用脚打着拍子跟随他一起唱。沿街而下却很少有行人驻足。有些人微笑，有些人低头走过。车辆驶过，成群的男孩子聚了又散，有人甚至还往琴上的杯子里投了一枚硬币。但是这位音乐人却对他们全都视而不见。太阳底下，酷热难挡，于是他用有污迹的手帕擦额头。他只是不停地唱着、摇着把手。
In Harlem, New York, some locals place a sound system by an open window. They plug it into the electrical socket， and all of a sudden， there's dancing in the streets. In downtown Tokyo, young couples eat popcorn and dance to the music of a rockabilly band, which plays American music from the Fifties. In the London Underground a student plays classical guitar music, which echoes along the tunnels. It lifts the spirits of the passengers, who hurry past on their way to work. In a street in Vienna or Prague or Milan a group of pipe musicians from the far Andes fill the air with the sounds of South America.
The street musician is keeping alive a culture which has almost disappeared in our busy, organised, and regulated lives： the sound of music when you least expect it. In a recording studio, even when relayed by microphone, music loses some of its liveliness. But street music gives life to everyone who listens and offers relief from the cares of the day. It only exists in the present， it only has meaning in the context. It needs space.
place v．放置 plug/pl?ɡ/v.插上(插头)
socket/'s?kIt/n.插座 all of a sudden突然间
popcorn/'p?p?k??n/n.爆米花
dance to the music伴着音乐跳舞
rockabilly/'r?k??bIli/n.乡村摇滚乐
which plays ...是非限制性定语从句，修饰band。
echo/'ek??/v.回响 tunnel/'t?nl/n.隧道，地道
lift v．提起，举起；激起
on one's way to在某人去……的路上(to为介词)
who引导非限制性定语从句，修饰passengers。
fill ...with ...用……充/填满……
be filled with充满……
keeping alive a culture＝keeping a culture alive。
regulated adj.有规律的，一成不变的
regulate/'reɡj??leIt/v.规定，管理，整顿
which has ...是限制性定语从句，修饰a culture。
relay/rI'leI/v.转播，接转
liveliness/'laIvlIn?s/n.活泼，快乐，生动
relief/rI'li?f/n.(痛苦、忧虑等的)解除，减轻，调剂
in the present当前，眼下 at present目前，现在
[第3～4段译文]
在纽约的哈莱姆，一些当地人将音响设备放置在打开的窗户旁。他们把音响设备的插头插入插座，刹那间，街上的人们就跳起了舞。在东京的商业区，年轻的夫妇吃着爆米花，随着一支乡村摇滚乐队的音乐跳舞，这支乐队演奏着五十年代的美洲音乐。在伦敦的地铁里，一个学生弹奏着古典吉他乐，乐声在隧道里回响。它使匆忙上班的乘客情绪激昂。在维也纳、布拉格或米兰的街上，来自遥远的安第斯山脉的管弦乐手们则使空中弥漫着南美洲音乐之声。,街头音乐家保持了一种文化的生机，而这种文化在我们紧张忙碌、组织有序和一成不变的生活中已近乎消失：在你最意想不到的时候听到的音乐的声音。在录音棚里，即使被麦克风传播，音乐还是失去了某些活力。但是街头音乐给聆听的每一个人以活力，让他们从一天的焦虑中解脱出来。它只存在于当下，也只有在情景中才有意义。它需要空间。
[原文呈现]
Music from China
One dozen① beautiful young women, all in their twenties②， take the stage③ and stand before a variety of④ ancient musical instruments. The moment they start to play⑤， it is clear the members of Twelve Girls Band are among the most gifted⑥ musicians in the world. Coming from⑦ China, Twelve Girls Band is already one of that country's most popular groups.
As⑧ they build a musical bridge between east and west, Twelve Girls Band charms⑨ the people of many nations around the world. A best?selling⑩ act all over Asia, Twelve Girls Band fills concert halls and arenas? there, and has now been discovered by America. In 2004 the group arrived on the US music scene? at No.62 of the Billboard? 200 album chart. It was the highest entry by an Asian group. In Japan, Twelve Girls Band is already a supergroup. It has sold more than two million records, and has even appeared in TV ads? for chocolate and cellphones, among other products. A Japanese DVD of Twelve Girls Band live? in concert sold over 200,000 copies, and their live performances have been seen on television around the world. In 2004 they were named International Artist of the Year? at the Japan Golden Disc Award ceremonies?.
[读文清障]
①dozen n．一打，十二
②in one's twenties在某人二十几岁时
③take the stage登上舞台
④a variety of各种各样的(＝varieties of)
⑤the moment相当于连词，引导时间状语从句。
⑥gifted adj.有天赋的
be gifted in在……方面是有天赋的
⑦coming ...是现在分词短语作状语，对Twelve Girls Band的情况进行附加说明。
⑧as“因为，由于”，表示原因。
⑨charm/t?ɑ?m/v.吸引，使陶醉
charming adj.迷人的，令人着迷的，吸引人的
⑩best?selling adj.最畅销的
?arena/?'ri?n?/n.舞台 ?scene/si?n/n.活动领域
?billboard/'bIl?b??d/n.告示牌，广告牌
?ads n．广告(为advertisements的缩写形式)
?live adj.现场直播的，live performances现场表演
?be named＋n.被命名为……；被授予……名称/奖项
?ceremony n．仪式
the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games奥运会开幕式
中国音乐
[第1～2段译文]
12位年轻美丽的女子，都是二十多岁，她们登上舞台，站在各式各样的古老的乐器前。她们一开始演奏就证明了“女子十二乐坊”的成员都是世界上最具天赋的音乐家。来自中国的“女子十二乐坊”已经是那个国家最受欢迎的乐队之一。
因为她们在东西方之间架起了一座音乐的桥梁，“女子十二乐坊”吸引了世界各地许多国家的人们。“女子十二乐坊”风靡了整个亚洲，音乐厅里和舞台上到处都是她们的身影，并且现在已被美国乐坛发现。2004年，该乐队登上美国乐坛，并荣登美国Billboard 200唱片排行榜第62位。这是亚洲乐队在此排行榜上的最好成绩。在日本，“女子十二乐坊”已是一个超级乐队。其专辑销量已超过了2 000 000张，她们甚至还为巧克力、手机及其他产品做电视广告代言。“女子十二乐坊”在日本的现场演奏会的DVD售出了200 000多张，在世界各地的电视上都能看到她们的现场表演。2004年，她们在日本“金碟奖”颁奖仪式上被授予“年度国际艺术家”奖。
Drawing upon? more than 1,500 years of Chinese music, Twelve Girls Band mixes this rich tradition with? classical, folk and contemporary sounds. The group signifies? the symbolic choice of a dozen members found in various aspects of Chinese numerology with 12 months in a year， and in ancient mythology， 12 jinchai (golden hairpins， which represent womanhood). Inspiration also comes from yuefang, the female chamber orchestras that played in the royal courts of the Tang Dynasty.
Each member of Twelve Girls Band has classical training, with backgrounds that include the China Academy of Music, the Chinese National Orchestra, and the Central Conservatory of Music. Skilled multi? instrumentalists, they perform on traditional Chinese instruments that include the guzheng, the yangqin, the erhu, the pipa and the dizi and xiao.
The group's appeal is equally as broad， with children, teens, adults and grandparents filling arenas to see it perform. American critics noticed the mixture of pieces by Mozart and Beethoven, with jazz standards like Dave Brubeck's Take Five, or a version of a much?loved classic such as Simon and Garfunkel's El Condor Pasa.
The group honours its musical heritage and shows a genuine love for all styles of music — from complex classical works to long?lasting pop tunes.
?draw upon利用，凭借，依赖
?mix ...with ...把……和……融为一体
?signify/'sIɡnI?faI/v.表示，表明
symbolic/sIm'b?lIk/adj.象征的，作为象征的
numerology/?nju?m?'r?l?d?i/n.数字命理学
found in various aspects ...是过去分词短语作后置定语，相当于“which are found in various aspects ...”。
mythology/mI'θ?l?d?i/n.神话
hairpin/'he??pIn/n.发卡，发夹
which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰golden hairpins。
chamber/'t?eImb?/adj.室内(音乐)的
the female chamber orchestras ...是yuefang的同位语，其中that引导定语从句并在从句中作主语。
that引导定语从句，修饰backgrounds。
skilled adj.熟练的
常与介词at/in连用，表示“在……方面熟练的”。
multi?前缀词，表示“多，杂”。
multi?coloured多姿多彩的； multi?cultural多元文化的
appeal n．吸引 appeal for呼吁得到……
appeal to向……呼吁；对……有吸引力
broad adj.宽广的
此为with复合结构；to see ...作目的状语，其中包含see的复合结构“see＋宾语＋宾补”。
critic/'krItIk/n.(文艺)批评家
honour/'?n?/v.尊敬，敬重
heritage/'herItId?/n.遗产
genuine adj.真正的，诚实的，发自内心的
long?lasting是由形容词加现在分词构成的复合形容词，意为“经久不衰的”。
pop tunes流行乐
[第3～6段译文]
依托中国1 500多年的音乐文化，“女子十二乐坊”将这浓厚的传统与古典、民间和当代音乐融为一体。该组合的成立与命名极具象征意义，“十二”代表了中国八卦中的一年十二个月的各种不同的方面，并且象征了古老的神话中代表女性的“十二金钗”。灵感也源自唐朝皇宫中女子室内管弦乐队的名称——乐坊。
“女子十二乐坊”的每个成员都受过古典音乐的培训，并与中国音乐学院、中国国家交响乐团和中央音乐学院等有着很深的渊源。作为技术娴熟的多种乐器的演奏家，她们可以用包括古筝、扬琴、二胡、琵琶、笛子和箫等多种中国传统乐器进行演奏。
该乐队的吸引力同样也很广泛。儿童、青少年、成年人和老人都来观看她们的表演。美国的评论家注意到其作品融合了莫扎特与贝多芬的音乐，有爵士乐，如戴夫·布鲁贝克的《休息5分钟》，或是深受人们喜爱的经典作品，如西蒙和加芬克尔的《山鹰》。
这支乐队尊崇自己的音乐遗产并表现出对各种音乐风格的真心热爱——从复杂的古典作品到经久不衰的流行乐。
Step 1 True (T) or False (F)．
1．After appreciating a piece of street music, you must pay.__F__
2．Street music is very popular in some European countries.__T__
3．Each member of Twelve Girls Band has received classical education.__T__
4．Twelve Girls Band doesn't pay enough attention to Chinese traditions.__F__
Step 2 Choose the best answers according to the passages.
1．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the text?
A．All contributions to street musicians are voluntary.
B．Street music gives passers?by some relaxation.
C．A music man can only perform in an underground.
D．Street music only has its meaning in the context and in the present.
2．Twelve Girls Band is special because ________.
A．they combine Chinese and western music
B．they use symbols of numerology for inspiration
C．they are very talented
D．they have a classical training
3．The Grammy Awards got the name ________.
A．by the name of a great musician
B．because the statuette given to the winners is in the shape of a gramophone
C．from a famous American singer
D．from the name of a man who founded the awards
4．The winner of the Grammy Awards is sure to ________.
A．have the most votes from the members of the Recording Academy
B．have the largest number of albums sold
C．be good at various types of music
D．be a well?established artist
答案：1～4 CABA
一、这样记单词
记得准·写得对 记得快·记得多
Ⅰ.基础词汇 1.passerby n． 过路人，行人 2.pedestrian n. 行人，步行者 3.regulate v. 规定，管理，整顿 4.shrink v. 变小，减少 5.present v. 赠送，颁发(礼物、奖品等)6.handle n. 柄，把手 7.tap v. 轻拍，轻敲，轻叩 8.spotted adj. 有污迹的，有斑点的 9.liveliness n. 活泼，快乐，生动 10.scene n. 活动领域 11.honour v. 尊敬，敬重 12.therefore adv. 因此，所以 Ⅱ.拓展词汇 1.voluntary adj.自愿的→volunteer n．志愿者 2.vacant adj.空的，空缺的→vacancy n．空白 3.relief n．(痛苦、忧虑等的)解除，减轻→relieve v．解除 4.relax v．使放松，使轻松→relaxing adj.令人放松的→relaxed adj.放松的→relaxation n．放松，消遣 5.collection n．收藏，收藏品→collect v．收集 6.charm v．吸引，使陶醉→charming adj.迷人的 7.signify v．表示，表明→significant adj.意味深长的→significance n．意义；含义 8.symbolic adj.象征的，作为象征的→symbol n．象征 9.critic n．(文艺)批评家→critical adj.批评的→criticize v．批评→criticism n．批评，责备 1.passerby n．过路人，行人[联想] ①passer?by过路人 ②passers?by/passersby(复数) 2.pedestrian n．行人，步行者 [联想] ①pedestrian?way人行道 ②pedestrian crossing人行横道 3.regulate v．规定，管理，整顿 [词块] regulate the traffic管理交通 4.shrink v．变小，减少 [同义] ①reduce vt.减少，缩小 ②contract vt.收缩 5.vacant adj.空的，空缺的 [同义] ①empty adj.空的 ②hollow adj.中空的 [比较] empty强调什么也没有，而vacant则强调没人占用。 6.tap v．(tapped, tapped)轻拍，轻敲，轻叩 [联想] ①tap n．水龙头；旋塞 ②pat v．轻拍 7.liveliness n．活泼，快乐，生动 [联想] 盘点后缀?ness常用名词 ①happiness幸福 ②kindness仁慈 ③selfishness自私 ④sadness悲伤 ⑤loneliness寂寞 ⑥fitness健壮 8.relax v．使放松，使轻松 [串记] I play the piano for relaxation, which makes me much more relaxed. In addition, some other relaxing activities can also relax me after a day's study.
二、这样记短语
记牢固定短语 多积常用词块
1.plenty of 大量的 2.at a time 一次 3.deal with 处理；对付 4.all of a sudden 突然间 5.push one's way through 挤进 6.dance to the music 伴着音乐跳舞 7.in one's twenties 在某人二十几岁时 8.draw upon 利用，凭借，依赖 9.mix ...with ... 把……与……混合 10.remind sb.of 使某人想起 11.in addition to 除此之外 12.in the shape of 以……的形状 13.take ...seriously 认真对待；拿……当回事 14.on the other hand 另一方面 1.at first 起初2.that is 也就是说 3.in the early 20th century 在20世纪初期 4.ask for money 要钱 5.with their heads down 他们低着头 6.in the sun 在太阳底下 7.echo along the tunnels 在隧道里回响 8.lift the spirits of the passengers 调动乘客的情绪 9.exist in the present 存在于当下 10.a feeling of relief 一种放松感 11.take the stage 登上舞台 12.live performances 现场表演 13.for different reasons 因为不同的理由 14.win prizes 获奖
三、这样记句式
先背熟 再悟通 后仿用
1.I push my way through the crowd and find a quarter of musicians playing ... 我挤进人群，发现一支四重奏乐队正在演奏…… “find＋宾语＋宾补”结构，其中的宾补可由形容词、副词、分词等充当。 I found_a_number_of_people_working there. 我发现很多人正在那儿工作。
2.The street musician is keeping alive a culture which has almost disappeared in our busy ... 街头音乐家保持了一种文化的生机，而这种文化在我们紧张忙碌……已近乎消失。 “keep＋宾语＋宾补”结构，其中的宾补常由形容词、分词或介词短语等充当。 While sleeping, you'd better not keep_the_windows_open. 睡觉时，你最好不要开着窗户。
3.The moment they start to play, it is clear the members of Twelve Girls Band ... 她们一开始演奏就证明了“女子十二乐坊”的成员…… the moment用作连词，引导时间状语从句，意为“一……就……”。 The_moment_I_got_home,_I began to do my homework. 我一回到家就开始做作业了。
1．(教材P49)He raises the lid of his barrel organ and turns the handle.
他打开手摇风琴的盖子，摇动把手。
?handle n．柄，把手 vt.对待，处理；控制，操控
handle oneself 把握某人自己
handle well/badly 好/不好操作
①She turned the handle and opened the door.
她转动把手，打开了门。
②Glasses are fragile and must be_handled (handle) with great care.
玻璃制品易碎，必须小心轻放。
③You have to know how to handle yourself (you) in this business.
在这件事上，你必须知道如何把握自己。
2．(教材P49)If you have a feeling of relief, do you feel relaxed and happy, or tense and sad?
如果你有解脱的感觉，那么你是感到放松、高兴还是感到紧张、伤心呢？
?relief n．(痛苦、忧虑等的)解除，减轻，调剂；轻松，宽慰
(1)to one's (great) relief 令某人感到(非常)欣慰的是
bring relief to 解除……的痛苦
a sigh of relief 松一口气
(2)relieve v. (疼痛/问题等)减轻，缓解
relieve sb. of 减轻某人……的负担
relieve sb. from sth. 使某人(从不愉快的境况中)解脱出来
①It is a great relief to hear that they will support us.
听说他们将支持我们，真是叫人非常欣慰。
②To_my_relief,_the difficulties were all overcome.
使我感到欣慰的是，困难全都克服了。
③A very funny joke may relieve you of a whole day's tiredness.
一则非常滑稽的笑话可以使你消除一天的疲劳。
④Hearing the news, he breathed a_sigh_of_relief.
一听到消息，他如释重负地松了一口气。
[名师点津] to one's relief＝to the relief of sb.，为了强调，可在前面加much，意为“使某人很宽慰的是”。用法类似的名词还有：surprise, sorrow, regret, delight, joy等。
3．(教材P53)In 2004 the group arrived on the US music scene at No.62 of the Billboard 200 album chart.
2004年，该乐队登上美国乐坛，并荣登美国Billboard 200唱片排行榜第62位。
?scene n．活动领域；(实际或想象中的)事发地点，现场；(戏剧、电影等的)一场；场面，镜头；景色，景象
①In the picture, there's a scene where some foreign school children in Grade One are having a class.
在这幅画中，有一幕一些外国学校的一年级孩子们正在上课的场景。
②We can see a beautiful scene from the top of the mountain.
从山顶我们可以看到美丽的风景。
on/at the scene 在现场；到场
behind the scenes 秘密地，在幕后
③Our reporter was the first person to be on/at_the_scene.
我们的记者是最先到达现场的。
④Behind_the_scenes,_both sides are working towards an agreement.
双方在幕后想努力达成妥协。
[辨析比较] scene, view, scenery, sight
scene 指包含人物及人物活动的场景或视线之内的风景
view 指从特定的角度或高度看到的景色
scenery (总称)“风景，景色”，指自然风光
sight “风景，名胜”，常用复数形式，尤指人文景观；还表示“视力”
选用上述单词填空
⑤Can you give me a room with a mountain view?
⑥The movie opens with a scene in a New York apartment.
⑦We're going to Paris for the weekend to see the sights.
⑧The rural scenery was so beautiful that he decided to stay one more week.
4．(教材P53)Drawing upon more than 1,500 years of Chinese music, Twelve Girls Band mixes this rich tradition with classical, folk and contemporary sounds.
依托中国1 500多年的音乐文化，“女子十二乐坊”将这浓厚的传统与古典、民间和当代音乐融为一体。
?draw upon/on利用，凭借，依赖
draw near 走进；临近
draw in (日)渐短；(车、船等)到站
draw back 向后移动，退缩；撤回
draw out (日)渐长；使畅所欲言
draw up 起草，制定；(车辆等)停下
①A wise manager should draw upon his employees' talent and ability.
一位明智的经理应该利用他员工的才能。
②The days begin to draw in when November comes.
11月来临时，白昼开始变短。
③The plan was drawn_up under the chief engineer's personal guidance.
这一方案是在总工程师的亲自指导下制定的。
5．(教材P53)The group honours its musical heritage and shows a genuine love for all styles of music — from complex classical works to long?lasting pop tunes.
这支乐队尊崇自己的音乐遗产并表现出对各种音乐风格的真心热爱——从复杂的古典作品到经久不衰的流行乐。
?honour
(1)v.尊敬，敬重；给……以荣誉
honour sb. with sth. 用……向某人表示敬意
honour sb. with sth. for sth. 因某事而给予某人……荣誉
be/feel honoured to do sth. 因做某事而感到荣幸
①I'm glad to see that you've decided to honour us with your presence.
很高兴看到你已决定大驾光临。
②She will be honoured for her work in promoting friendship between the two countries.
她会因在促进两国友谊方面所做的工作而受到尊敬。
③I was honoured (honour) to have been mentioned in his speech.
他在讲话中提到了我，我很荣幸。
(2)n.[U]荣誉；荣幸 [C]光荣的人或事
in honour of/in one's honour 为了纪念……；为向……表示敬意
have the honour of doing/to do sth. 有幸做某事
It is an honour to do sth. 很荣幸做某事
④The stadium was named in honour of the club's first chairman.
该体育场是为纪念该俱乐部的首任主席而命名的。
⑤It's great pleasure to have the honour of making your acquaintance.
能认识您不胜荣幸。
⑥(2016·全国卷Ⅰ)It was a great honour to be invited backstage at the not?for?profit Panda Base.
很荣幸被邀请到非营利性熊猫基地。
6．(教材P55)The Grammy Awards are presented every year in the music industry in the United States.
格莱美奖每年在美国音乐界颁发一次。
?present
(1)vt.赠送；颁发；提交
present sb. with sth./present sth. to sb.把某物赠送给某人；给某人颁发某物
①They were presented with flowers on their arrival at the airport.
他们到达机场时，有人给他们献了花。
②When the children presented flowers to him, he was so excited that tears came into his eyes.
当孩子们向他献花时，他激动得热泪盈眶。
(2)n.现在，目前；礼物，赠品
at present 现在，目前
for the present 目前，暂时
③We have a good many things to do at present.
我们目前有许多事情要做。
④Sorry, I can't remember your name for_the_present.
对不起，我一时记不起你的名字了。
(3)adj.在场的，出席的；现在的，目前的
be present at ... 出席……
at the present time 目前，现在
⑤May I request you to be_present_at the ceremony?
我可否请你出席这次仪式？
形象记忆
[名师点津] present“出席的，在场的”，常作后置定语和表语；present“目前的，现在的”，常作前置定语。
[语境串记] At present, all the presents are being presented to everyone present at the meeting.
现在，所有礼物正被赠送给出席会议的每一个人。
1．The street musician is keeping alive a culture which has almost disappeared in our busy, organised, and regulated lives: the sound of music when you least expect it.
街头音乐家保持了一种文化的生机，而这种文化在我们紧张忙碌、组织有序和一成不变的生活中已近乎消失：在你最意想不到的时候听到的音乐的声音。
(1)这是一个比较复杂的主从复合句，主句：The street musician is keeping alive a culture; 因为culture后有which引导的定语从句修饰，所以把宾语补足语alive提前；冒号后面的部分是对a culture的解释说明，其中when引导时间状语从句。
(2)keep＋宾语＋宾补，意为“使……保持某种状态”。其中的宾补常用形容词、分词或介词短语充当。
①This woolen sweater may keep you warm in winter.
这件羊毛衫在冬天可以保暖。
②It was very thoughtless of you to keep her waiting (wait) so long.
你让她等那么久也太不体谅人了。
③We keep them informed (inform) of any changes as they arise.
如有任何变化，我们随时通知他们。
④Keep the sun behind you when you take a photo.
拍照时要让太阳留在你的身后。
2．The moment they start to play, it is clear the members of Twelve Girls Band are among the most gifted musicians in the world.
她们一开始演奏就证明了“女子十二乐坊”的成员都是世界上最具天赋的音乐家。
(1)句中the moment用作连词，引导时间状语从句，意为“一……就……”。
①I'll give him the letter the moment I see him.
我一见到他就把信给他。
(2)“一……就……”的表达方式还有：
②On hearing (hear) the good news, I jumped with joy.
一听到这个好消息，我就高兴地跳了起来。
③I sent you the news the instant (that) I heard it.
我一听到这消息就告诉你了。
④No sooner had we arrived at the station than the train left.
我们刚到车站，火车就离站了。
[名师点津] no sooner ...than ..., hardly ...when ...引导的表示时间的句子，从句用一般过去时，主句用过去完成时。当no sooner 和hardly提到句首时，主句要用部分倒装。
⑤Hardly had they finished their work when the electricity was cut off.
他们一完成工作电源就被切断了。
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1．No one really knows how new techniques should be_handled (handle)．
2．During the discussion he draw upon/on historical evidence to support his point of view.
3．Your son looks very depressed these days.You'd better relieve him of homework.
4．There is a party tonight in honour of our new president, and I am honoured to_be_invited (invite)．
5．He acted with decision the moment he heard the news.
6．The police were soon on the scene after the accident.
7．It is requested that all members be present at the party.
8．We can't keep the machine running (run) all the time.
Ⅱ.完成句子
1．Sports and games build our bodies, prevent us from getting too fat, and keep_us_healthy.
体育运动增强我们的体质，防止我们发胖，使我们保持身体健康。
2．Hardly_had_we_left_the_village when it began to rain.
我们刚离开村子，天就下起雨来了。
3．All_the_people_present were enveloped in an atmosphere of joy.
所有在场的人都沉浸在欢乐的气氛中。
4．It_was_a_relief_for_me to be able to talk to someone about it.
能和别人谈谈这件事，我感到舒心多了。
5．It_is_an_honour_to_give a performance here.
在这儿表演很荣幸。
一、全练语言点，基稳才能楼高
[本课语言点针对练习]
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．I am honoured (尊敬) to present Ms. Susan King, who will give us a lecture on history.
2．It is a collection (收藏) of documents with reference to the First World War.
3．Take a deep breath, and then you may feel relaxed (放松的)．
4．It was a great relief (宽慰) to find that my family were all safe.
5．The seat next to him is vacant (空的); you can sit there.
6．Two pedestrians (行人) and a cyclist were injured when the car skidded (侧滑).
7．They presented (赠送) flowers to their teachers on Teachers' Day.
8．Many young workers gave up their days off to do voluntary (自愿的) labour.
9．I broke some traffic regulations (法规) yesterday and I got a ticket.
10．The girl impressed us with her liveliness (活泼) and a sense of humour.
Ⅱ.单句改错
1．Some of them are dancing with the music, which gives life to the party.with→to
2．A young man offered to relieve the old man the heavy bag.第二个man后加of
3．She was surprised to find that there were only two passerbys in the lane.passerbys→passersby
4．He was very tired, therefore he didn't give the market report.therefore前加and
5．May I have honour of inviting you for the next dance？have后加the
6．I find stamp collecting relaxed and it takes my mind off my work.relaxed→relaxing
7．All of sudden, the light in this room went out.of后加a
8．Don't take it serious — I was only joking.serious→seriously
Ⅲ.选词填空
1．To_our_relief,_the kids arrived home safe and sound.
2．The old doctor deserved to be_honoured_for a lifetime of unselfish work among the sick natives.
3．I am quite at leisure at_present if you want me to help you.
4．He draws_upon/on his childhood memories for the material of most of his stories.
5．The_moment I reached the platform the train began to move.
6．We have no choice but to dance_to_the_music that is being played.
7．In_addition_to a large collection of scientific works in Chinese, our library contains many scientific books in foreign languages.
8．It was sunny and then all_of_a_sudden,_it clouded over and began to rain.
[本单元语言点温故练习]
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1．If your skill can be combined with my experience, we are sure to succeed.
2．As an actor, you have to draw on/upon your experience to create believable characters.
3．We are going to give a welcome meeting in honour of Mr. Clark who come to visit our company.
4．He always says and does what he thinks, regardless of other people's feelings.
5．To our great relief, the wolf was caught by the police.
6．I'm too depressed (depress) and I need to clean out my mind.
7．Since the beginning of the vacation, I have_been_travelling (travel) across the country.
8．Being ambitious (ambition), he always had an eye to the main chance.
9．What do you do for relaxation (relax) in your spare time?
10．We have reached an agreement with him in regard to the shipment.
Ⅱ.完成句子
1．In order to be a good writer, you have to draw_on/upon_your_imagination (利用你的想象力) and life experience.
2．Don't worry. We will try to make_contact_with_other_schools (与其他学校取得联系) in the area to help your child.
3．All_of_a_sudden (突然), I realized there was something wrong.
4．It was the technology brought in from other companies that gave_life_to_this_company (赋予这家公司活力)．
5．It's not polite to point at or talk about strangers in_public (当众)．
6．In_honour_of_his_achievement (为了纪念他的成就), we held a celebration for him.
7．We haven't got to see our teacher since we_graduated_from_the_school (我们从这所学校毕业)．
8．They are ready to take action regardless_of_the_consequence (无论结果如何)．
二、勤练高考题型，多练自能生巧
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Six?time Grammy nominee (候选人) singer/song?writer Brandy Clark got into music young. Until the age of five years old, her family listened to records instead of watching TV. At nine, she picked up the guitar and at age 11, she started singing in her first band. However, Clark didn't get serious about music until college.
Clark has always loved country music for its epic lyric quality. She moved to Nashville and started out writing but never gave up her dream of being a performing artist in her own right. Roughly three years ago, Clark achieved her goal with her first album 12 Stories. On June 10, 2016, Clark released her second album Big Day in a Small Town. Clark said her favorite song was Crazy by Willy Nelson. She believes his song will last for years to come and hopes to have the same for her own music.
Many artists find the hardest part of the business is the concern from their friends and families. After all, the saying “poor starving artist” isn't popular without reason. Clark has always had a supportive family and friends and has been lucky enough not to confront that particular doubt. For her, the hardest part of the music industry is struggling to find a new way to say something that has been said. She said it could feel like pushing a rock uphill. However, performing in front of a live audience makes everything worth it to Clark. She succeeds in knowing that she can do something that connects with people.
Clark grew up in Washington about two hours south of Seattle. She loves her town and didn't want to move away but her dream moved her. She says, “Choosing to follow singing was the best and the hardest thing I ever did.” Now she spends most of her time touring and loves moving around. She particularly enjoys going to bed in one city and waking up in another. Those cities love her too as she just finished a run of sold out shows.
1．What can we learn from Paragraph 1?
A．Clark became famous when she was very young.
B．Clark's family had an influence on her in music.
C．Clark wasn't interested in music until college.
D．Clark's family wanted her to be a singer.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Until the age of five years old, her family listened to records instead of watching TV.”可推知，布兰迪·克拉克的家庭对音乐的爱好对她的音乐发展有一定的影响。
2．What's Clark's attitude towards Willy Nelson?
A．Uninterested. B．Admired.
C．Doubtful. D．Worried.
解析：选B 观点态度题。根据第二段中的“Clark said her favorite song was Crazy by Willy Nelson. She believes ...for her own music.” 可知，布兰迪·克拉克对Willy Nelson持一种崇敬的态度。
3．What does the underlined word “confront” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A．Face. B．Think.
C．Hate. D．Raise.
解析：选A 词义猜测题。根据句意：布兰迪·克拉克一直都有一个支持她的家庭和朋友，她很幸运，不用面对这种特殊的怀疑。故可推测画线词意为“面对，面临”。
4．What does this passage mainly talk about?
A．Some famous Grammy nominee singers.
B．Some famous albums Brandy Clark released.
C．Difficulties that Clark faced when developing music.
D．A country music singer's experience of developing music.
解析：选D 主旨大意题。综合全文内容来看，本文主要讲了一位乡村音乐歌手——布兰迪·克拉克的音乐发展之路。
Ⅱ.语法填空
Nate started smoking when he was in high school along with some other teenage boys. It was cool back then, but __1__ bad habit made him suffer a lot. __2__ a young adult, he realized that he was hurting his health — his throat was constantly swollen. His doctor told him it was going to take a careful medical __3__ (examine) to find out the cause.
“I have tried to quit many times in the past days，” said Nate. “I would manage for a couple of hours but then the desire (欲望) would start, which __4__ (follow) by anxiety.” But after talking to his doctor, Nate __5__ (decide) that was enough, and he made up his mind __6__ (give) up smoking.
It was very difficult, especially when he was a heavy smoker, __7__ was used to smoking while driving and after meals. Nate said that talking to his supportive girlfriend made all the difference in the world. Everything became easier after three weeks. He noticed that his smoking triggers (烟瘾) weren't as __8__ (power) as they used to be and he was able to deal with them. It has been two years since he __9__ (complete) stopped smoking.
“My throat is better and I don't cough in the morning. __10__ (be) healthier gave me the power to push through.”
答案：1.the 2.As 3.examination 4.was followed
5．decided 6.to give 7.who 8.powerful 9.completely
10．Being
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Section Ⅴ Writing— 如何写关于音乐的电子邮件
一、注意事项
写e?mail和写英文信件相差不多，主要由称呼、正文和落款三部分构成。写正文时要注意以下三点：
1．邮件内容从问候语开始。要根据与收件人的关系密切程度来选择适当的称呼语。
2．表明写作意图。在邮件开头就要澄清写作意图，这样才能更好地引出邮件的主要内容。
3．语言应简洁明晰。电子邮件篇幅一般不太长，因此简洁明晰的语言在表辞达意中非常重要。
二、增分佳句
(1)邮件开头常用句式：
①I am glad to receive your letter.
②How happy I am when I know ...
③Thanks for your letter, it's my pleasure to do ...
(2)表达看法常用句式：
①As far as I am concerned ...
②In my opinion ...
③As for me ...
④Personally, I prefer ...
⑤My own point of view is that ...
(3)邮件结尾常用句式：
①I look forward to hearing from you.
②I would also like to know if you can/could ...
③I would be grateful if you could/would ...
④I will appreciate it if you can ...
[题目要求]
现在有许多选秀活动，因此有些学生不顾学业去参加这些活动。假定你是李华，你的网友Mike发e?mail给你，说他想休学一段时间去参加一个选秀节目。请回复Mike，表明你的看法。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：休学quit school 偶像idol
Dear Mike，
I've heard that you want to quit school to attend the show Searching for Music Talent,
Best regards!
Yours，
Li Hua
第一步：审题构思很关键
一、审题
1．确定体裁：本文要求写一封电子邮件，属于应用文；
2．确定中心人称：本文的主要人称为第一、三人称；
3．确定主体时态：主要使用一般现在时。
二、构思
第一部分：对对方的决定发表自己的否定看法；
第二部分：给出否定对方的理由；
第三部分：作总结，告诉对方正确的认识。
第二步：核心词汇想周全
1．excuse 借口
2．reasonable 合理的
3．disagree_with 不同意
4．be_ambitious_of/have_the_ambition_of 渴望……
5．be_designed_for 为……设计
6．in_short 总之，简言之
第三步：由词扩句雏形现
1．我听说你想休学去参加音乐选秀节目《寻找音乐天才》，我完全不同意你。
I've heard that you want to quit school to attend the show Searching for Music Talent, I_disagree_with_you_totally.
2．我认为这不是一个很好的你放弃学习的借口。(It is＋n.＋for sb. to do sth.; give up)
It_is_not_a_good_excuse_for_you_to_give_up_your_study,_I_think.
3．我知道现在越来越多的青少年有成为超级明星的志向。(that宾语从句； more and more)
I_know_that_nowadays_more_and_more_teenagers_have_the_ambition_of_being_superstars.
4．许多电视选秀节目是为能参加音乐比赛的青少年设计的。(take part in; and并列句)
A_lot_of_TV_shows_are_designed_for_teenagers_and_they_can_take_part_in_lots_of_music_contests.
5．作为学生，我们应该做的最重要的事情是学习。(定语从句)
As_students,_the_most_important_thing_we_should_be_doing_is_studying.
6．发展我们的业余爱好也很重要，但我们应该以一个合理的方式发展。(动名词短语作主语； but并列句)
Developing_our_hobbies_is_also_important,_but_we_should_develop_them_in_a_reasonable_way.
7．简而言之，我们学习能懂得更多，这是很重要的。(it is＋adj.＋that ...)
In_short,_it_is_important_that_we_study_to_know_more.
8．这就是为什么我们应该关注学习。(that's why; pay attention to)
That_is_why_we_should_pay_our_attention_to_our_studies.
第四步：句式升级造亮点
1．把句2改为否定转移句
I_don't_think_it_is_a_good_excuse_for_you_to_give_up_your_study.
2．把句4改为who引导的定语从句
A_lot_of_TV_shows_are_designed_for_teenagers_who_can_take_part_in_lots_of_music_contests.
第五步：过渡衔接联成篇
Dear Mike，
I've heard that you want to quit school to attend the show Searching for Music Talent, I_disagree_with_you_totally._I_don't_think_it_is_a_good_excuse_for_you_to_give_up_your_study.
I_know_that_nowadays_more_and_more_teenagers_have_the_ambition_of_being_superstars._A_lot_of_TV_shows_are__designed_for_teenagers_who_can_take_part_in_lots_of_music_contests.As_students,_the_most_important_thing_we_should_be_doing_is_studying.Developing_our_hobbies_is_also_important,_but_we_should_develop_them_in_a_reasonable_way.
In_short,_it_is_important_that_we_study_to_know_more.That_is_why_we_should_pay_our_attention_to_our_studies.
Best regards!
Yours，
Li Hua
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Module 4单元加餐练（一）~（二）完形阅读组合练
加餐练(一) 完形阅读组合练
Ⅰ.完形填空
The composing career of Albert Roussel got off to a changeable start, and received one of its biggest successes from a lie.
Roussel became an orphan (孤儿) at the age of eight and went to live with his __1__. He built on the __2__ he had learned from his mother, __3__ himself by reading through the family music collections and playing popular songs on the piano. Three years later Roussel's grandfather __4__， and his mother's sister took him in. Her husband arranged (安排) for young Albert to __5__ piano lessons. Summer vacations at a Belgian __6__ added a second love to his life — the sea. He studied to be a soldier in the navy, __7__ still made time to study music.
In the French Navy, he and two __8__ found time to play the music of Beethoven and other composers. Roussel also began __9__. At the Church of the Trinity in Cherbourg on Christmas Day 1892, he had his first public __10__ as a composer. That success encouraged Roussel to write a wedding march, and one of his fellow naval friends __11__ to show it to a __12__ conductor, Edouard Colonne. When Roussel's friend __13__ with the manuscript (手稿), he reported that Colonne had __14__ Roussel to give up his naval career and __15__ his life to music.
Not long __16__， at the age of 25, Roussel did just that. He applied the qualities that he had __17__ in the navy to his composing and became a major force in the twentieth century French music. As for Edouard Colonne's __18__ advice that Roussel should devote his life to music, Roussel's naval friend later __19__ that he had made it up and that he had never even shown Roussel's manuscript to the __20__.
语篇解读：无论生活中发生什么，都无法改变阿尔贝·罗素对音乐的挚爱。好友一个美丽的谎言，愈发坚定了阿尔贝·罗素追求音乐的信念，并使其最终成为20世纪法国乐坛的重要人物。
1．A.grandfather B．sister
C．aunt D．uncle
解析：选A 根据第二段中的“Three years later Roussel's grandfather”可知选A。
2．A.story B．melody
C．music D．poem
解析：选C 根据全文的主题及下文中的“reading through the family music collections”可知，此处应选“music”。
3．A.reminding B．entertaining
C．controlling D．understanding
解析：选B 通过阅读家庭音乐作品集以及在钢琴上演奏流行歌曲，Roussel非常快乐。entertain“使快乐”，符合语境。
4．A.turned away B．passed away
C．got away D．went away
解析：选B 下文提到Roussel的姨妈把他接走了，所以这应该是指Roussel的祖父去世了。pass away“亡故”。
5．A.take B．give
C．share D. contribute
解析：选A take piano lessons“上钢琴课”，give piano lessons“教钢琴”。由语境可知，这里应选“take”。
6．A.hillside B．countryside
C．seaside D．mountainside
解析：选C 由下文提到的“the sea”可知，选C。
7．A.but B．and
C．so D．or
解析：选A Roussel加入了海军，但是(but)他仍然找时间学音乐。
8．A.brothers B．friends
C．workmates D．relatives
解析：选B 一起演奏乐曲的应该是志同道合的朋友。另外，下文提到他的朋友主动提出把Roussel的作品推荐给指挥家Colonne也是提示。
9．A.writing B．studying
C．composing D．drawing
解析：选C 根据第10题空后的“as a composer”可知，这里表示Roussel也开始作曲，故选C。
10．A.speech B．explanation
C．impression D．appearance
解析：选D 这里指Roussel首次以作曲家的身份亮相。appearance“演出，公开露面”，符合语境。
11．A.offered B．refused
C．wished D．decided
解析：选A 由下文内容可知，Roussel的一个朋友“主动提出(offered)”把他的作品推荐给指挥家Colonne。
12．A.serious B．familiar
C．similar D．famous
解析：选D Roussel当时名不见经传，但是Roussel的朋友既然向Colonne推荐他的曲子，因此可推知Colonne应该是位著名的指挥家。
13．A.arrived B．left
C．laughed D．returned
解析：选D Roussel的朋友回来后才能告诉他Colonne有什么回应。 return“回来，返回”，符合语境。
14．A.persuaded B．ordered
C．advised D．requested
解析：选C 根据常识和上下文可知，这里只能是“建议”。
15．A.devote B．add
C．declare D．contribute
解析：选A 这里是说让Roussel投身于音乐事业。下文第18题空后的“Roussel should devote his life to music”也是提示。
16．A.upward B．forward
C．afterward D．backward
解析：选C not long afterward“不久之后”。afterward“后来，以后”。
17．A.expected B．developed
C．loved D．formed
解析：选B 由上文中的“qualities”可知，这里应选develop“发展”与之搭配。
18．A.worrying B．surprising
C．inspiring D．boring
解析：选C 根据语境可知，让Roussel投身于音乐的建议暗示Roussel有音乐才能，这是鼓舞人心的(inspiring)。
19．A.considered B．admitted
C．agreed D．regretted
解析：选B 后来Roussel的朋友承认(admitted)自己说了谎。
20．A.conductor B．soldier
C．officer D．composer
解析：选A 通读文章可知，Roussel的朋友承认没有把他的手稿给那个指挥家。这里与第12题空后的conductor对应。
Ⅱ.阅读理解
Ever since appearing on the music scene, Nicki Minaj has been called hip?hop's version of pop star Lady Gaga. From her colorful clothes and wigs (假发) to her stage shows, it's not hard to see the similarities, but the 34?year?old US singer says that she is different.
“She's made her own lane for herself and I respect that, but I have my own lane, too, and we never cross
paths — ever！” Minaj told Nightline.
Minaj has achieved fame quickly with her rap. On April 21 she appeared in Time's list of the 100 most influential people alongside Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and UK singer Adele.
Minaj is known for her energetic rapping style. She uses metaphors (暗喻) and wordplay so well in her work that The New York Times described her as a great rapper with a gift for funny accents and unexpected turns of phrase.
Raised in New York City, the young Minaj wanted to become an actress. But her acting career failed to take off. Dealing with a lack of money, in addition to her parents' fighting, Minaj turned to music as a way to escape — she rapped on the streets and posted her songs on the Internet.
She was discovered by Wayne in 2009 and her real fame came from her first album Pink Friday. It topped the US Billboard charts soon after its release in late 2010.
Although Minaj has managed to pick up award after award, she is no stranger to controversy (争议) over her bold fashion choices and performances. But she has no plans to change. Clearly, confidence and strong will are the most important parts of her makeup.
Her strong personality has also seen her create her own musical style, whether everyone likes it or not. “Most artists in this business are so scared of thinking outside the box that they will remain in one little box for their whole careers，” she told MTV News, “but I feel that as women, we have got to dare to be different.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文，介绍了说唱歌手妮琪·米娜的演唱风格以及成名的经历，从她的故事中，我们得到启示：只要有毅力和自信就能取得成功。
1．Which aspects of Nicki Minaj are mentioned in the passage?
a．her musical style B．her strong personality
c．how she wrote her songs D．how she rose to fame
A．a，b，c B．a，c，d
C．b，c，d D．a，b，d
解析：选D 细节理解题。文中没有提到妮琪·米娜如何创作歌曲，而a、b、d在文中都有体现，故D项正确。
2．What can we know about Nicki Minaj according to the passage?
A．She keeps a low profile so she doesn't cause much controversy.
B．Her talent for using metaphors and wordplay has made her a great rapper.
C．She has to change her singing style in order to be accepted.
D．She has encouraged other artists to stick to the styles they have chosen.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“She uses metaphors (暗喻) and wordplay so well in her work that The New York Times described her as a great rapper”可知B项表述正确。
3．What leads to success according to Nicki's story?
A．Difference from others.
B．A gift for singing.
C．Confidence and strong will.
D．Following influential people.
解析：选C 细节理解题。由倒数第二段中的“confidence and strong will are the most important parts of her makeup”可知，妮琪·米娜的自信和坚强的意志力使得她走上了成功之路。由此可知C项是最佳答案。
4．Which is the best title for this passage?
A．Nicki staying different
B．Nicki becoming popular
C．Nicki's similarities with Lady Gaga
D．Nicki's success in music
解析：选A 标题归纳题。作者通篇描述了妮琪·米娜在穿戴、发型和表演方面独特的风格，虽然她的独特也引起了一些非议，但她并没有打算改变，而是继续坚持自己的风格。所以A项最能体现文章的主旨。
加餐练(二) 主观题规范增分练
Ⅰ.语法填空
The UK and Ireland would take a lifetime to explore, so it isn't possible for us to suggest an itinerary (旅行日程)for you and there is no such thing as “must?sees” that apply __1__ everyone. Everyone has __2__ (they) own.
This is your trip and it is __3__ to you to put some effort into __4__ (research) what is on offer over here. There are plenty of guide books or Internet sites available, which will give you __5__ (value) information. Booking a trip without knowing much about __6__ you are going is beyond my understanding.
You need to split this trip into two __7__ (half). There are different forums for the UK and Ireland, so direct your questions to the right one. You can even split it into specific locations once you know where you would like __8__ (visit), London, for instance.
Come back to us when you have formulated (规划) some kind of itinerary and transport can __9__ (discuss) then.
Lots of us are here to help you if necessary, but we are not __10__ (pay) travel agents and don't help with itineraries. Please bear that in mind.
答案：1.to 2.their 3.up 4.researching 5.valuable
6．where 7.halves 8.to visit 9.be discussed 10.paid
Ⅱ.短文改错
Dear Andrew，
I'd like to invite you to the coming Christmas party, what will take place on the second floor of the dining hall as expect.
It is the celebration for the Christmas Eve. You are welcome to make the short speech. After that we'll have some funs together, singing, dancing and playing games. Then we'll enjoy a candle light dinner, tasted a variety of delicious food. Eventually, members of the English club will exchange gifts. I'm sure it will be a warmly get?together.
I'd appreciate if you could come and join us. The party will start at 6：00 pm and lasts about three hours. We'd like to meet you at the school gate at 5：50 pm on this evening.
We're looking forward to you reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
答案：第一句：what→which; expect→expected
第三句：the→a
第四句：funs→fun
第五句：tasted→tasting
第七句：warmly→warm
第八句：appreciate后加it
第九句：lasts→last
第十句：去掉on
第十一句：you→your
Ⅲ.书面表达
假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Bill来信询问最近中国中学校园最流行的歌曲是什么。请你给他写一封回信，主要内容包括：
1．介绍歌曲；
2．简单谈谈你的感受。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2．开头和署名已给出，不计入总词数；
3．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Hello Bill，
Having received your letter asking about the most popular song in Chinese middle schools recently，
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
参考范文：
Hello Bill，
Having received your letter asking about the most popular song in Chinese middle schools recently, I can't wait to tell you something about it.
The recent most popular song in schools is the folk song Chengdu which is composed and sung by Zhao Lei. The singer accompanies himself on the guitar. The song is set in the capital city of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, where people live a leisure and comfortable life. The melody of Chengdu is slow, while the lyrics describe many details of the city, arousing the same feelings of common people.
In a word, you will fall in love with the city after listening to the song. I'm sending you the original album, hoping you'll love it.
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
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Module 4 Music
单元小结
No music, no life! Music can help us relax, give life to those who are depressed and offer relief from a day's hard work. Most people like appreciating music or dancing to the music. Today we'll introduce a band and a pipa and guzheng soloist.
The band is named Twelve Girls Band, founded in June 2001. At first it wasn't famous, but all of a sudden it became popular in Japan. Now the band has become one of the most popular groups at home and abroad. The members of Twelve Girls Band come from such famous colleges and universities as China Academy of Music and Central Conservatory of Music. Drawing upon over 1,500 years of Chinese music, the band charms the world. They have been presented with awards many times. Their records have become its fans' collections. The band honours its music heritage and shows a genuine love for all styles of music.
The soloist is Liu Fang, an international music star. In addition to pipa, she also plays guzheng. She is good at playing folk songs. Meanwhile, she combines Chinese traditional music with western music. Liu Fang had a great gift for music as a child, therefore her mother sent her to play pipa. She has given concerts since 11. While playing pipa, the biggest challenge is to respect traditions and add her own style. The same is true of guzheng. Now, Liu Fang lives in Canada, where she often makes contacts with master musicians, sharing feelings and ideas with them. She's also voluntary to give some bands directions. Regarding her ambition she wants to compose music and introduce Chinese classical music to every corner of the world.,
没有音乐就没有生命。音乐可以帮助我们放松，给那些沮丧的人活力，还可以缓解一天的劳累。大多数人喜欢欣赏音乐或伴着音乐跳舞。今天我们要介绍一个乐队以及一位琵琶和古筝独奏者。
乐队是成立于2001年6月的“女子十二乐坊”。起初它并不出名，但是突然在日本变得大受欢迎。现在这个乐队已经成为国内外最受欢迎的乐队之一。“女子十二乐坊”乐队的成员来自一些非常著名的大学，如中国音乐学院以及中央音乐学院等。凭借中国1 500多年的音乐文化，这支乐队吸引了整个世界。她们已多次被授予奖项。她们的唱片也成为粉丝们的收藏品。这支乐队尊崇自己的音乐遗产，并显示出对各种音乐风格的真心热爱。
独奏者是刘芳，一位国际音乐明星。除了琵琶外，她也演奏古筝。她擅长演奏中国民歌。同时她将中国传统音乐与西方音乐相结合。刘芳在很小时就有很好的音乐天赋，因此她的妈妈送她去学琵琶。11岁起她就开始举办音乐会。在弹奏琵琶时，最大的挑战是在尊重传统的同时还要融入她自己的风格。弹古筝也是这样。现在，刘芳住在加拿大，在那里她经常与音乐大师来往，与他们一起分享感受与想法。她也自愿为一些乐队提供指导。关于她的志向，她想创作乐曲，把中国的古典音乐传播到世界的各个角落。
加餐练(一) 完形阅读组合练
Ⅰ.完形填空
The composing career of Albert Roussel got off to a changeable start, and received one of its biggest successes from a lie.
Roussel became an orphan (孤儿) at the age of eight and went to live with his __1__. He built on the __2__ he had learned from his mother, __3__ himself by reading through the family music collections and playing popular songs on the piano. Three years later Roussel's grandfather __4__， and his mother's sister took him in. Her husband arranged (安排) for young Albert to __5__ piano lessons. Summer vacations at a Belgian __6__ added a second love to his life — the sea. He studied to be a soldier in the navy, __7__ still made time to study music.
In the French Navy, he and two __8__ found time to play the music of Beethoven and other composers. Roussel also began __9__. At the Church of the Trinity in Cherbourg on Christmas Day 1892, he had his first public __10__ as a composer. That success encouraged Roussel to write a wedding march, and one of his fellow naval friends __11__ to show it to a __12__ conductor, Edouard Colonne. When Roussel's friend __13__ with the manuscript (手稿), he reported that Colonne had __14__ Roussel to give up his naval career and __15__ his life to music.
Not long __16__， at the age of 25, Roussel did just that. He applied the qualities that he had __17__ in the navy to his composing and became a major force in the twentieth century French music. As for Edouard Colonne's __18__ advice that Roussel should devote his life to music, Roussel's naval friend later __19__ that he had made it up and that he had never even shown Roussel's manuscript to the __20__.
语篇解读：无论生活中发生什么，都无法改变阿尔贝·罗素对音乐的挚爱。好友一个美丽的谎言，愈发坚定了阿尔贝·罗素追求音乐的信念，并使其最终成为20世纪法国乐坛的重要人物。
1．A.grandfather B．sister
C．aunt D．uncle
解析：选A 根据第二段中的“Three years later Roussel's grandfather”可知选A。
2．A.story B．melody
C．music D．poem
解析：选C 根据全文的主题及下文中的“reading through the family music collections”可知，此处应选“music”。
3．A.reminding B．entertaining
C．controlling D．understanding
解析：选B 通过阅读家庭音乐作品集以及在钢琴上演奏流行歌曲，Roussel非常快乐。entertain“使快乐”，符合语境。
4．A.turned away B．passed away
C．got away D．went away
解析：选B 下文提到Roussel的姨妈把他接走了，所以这应该是指Roussel的祖父去世了。pass away“亡故”。
5．A.take B．give
C．share D. contribute
解析：选A take piano lessons“上钢琴课”，give piano lessons“教钢琴”。由语境可知，这里应选“take”。
6．A.hillside B．countryside
C．seaside D．mountainside
解析：选C 由下文提到的“the sea”可知，选C。
7．A.but B．and
C．so D．or
解析：选A Roussel加入了海军，但是(but)他仍然找时间学音乐。
8．A.brothers B．friends
C．workmates D．relatives
解析：选B 一起演奏乐曲的应该是志同道合的朋友。另外，下文提到他的朋友主动提出把Roussel的作品推荐给指挥家Colonne也是提示。
9．A.writing B．studying
C．composing D．drawing
解析：选C 根据第10题空后的“as a composer”可知，这里表示Roussel也开始作曲，故选C。
10．A.speech B．explanation
C．impression D．appearance
解析：选D 这里指Roussel首次以作曲家的身份亮相。appearance“演出，公开露面”，符合语境。
11．A.offered B．refused
C．wished D．decided
解析：选A 由下文内容可知，Roussel的一个朋友“主动提出(offered)”把他的作品推荐给指挥家Colonne。
12．A.serious B．familiar
C．similar D．famous
解析：选D Roussel当时名不见经传，但是Roussel的朋友既然向Colonne推荐他的曲子，因此可推知Colonne应该是位著名的指挥家。
13．A.arrived B．left
C．laughed D．returned
解析：选D Roussel的朋友回来后才能告诉他Colonne有什么回应。 return“回来，返回”，符合语境。
14．A.persuaded B．ordered
C．advised D．requested
解析：选C 根据常识和上下文可知，这里只能是“建议”。
15．A.devote B．add
C．declare D．contribute
解析：选A 这里是说让Roussel投身于音乐事业。下文第18题空后的“Roussel should devote his life to music”也是提示。
16．A.upward B．forward
C．afterward D．backward
解析：选C not long afterward“不久之后”。afterward“后来，以后”。
17．A.expected B．developed
C．loved D．formed
解析：选B 由上文中的“qualities”可知，这里应选develop“发展”与之搭配。
18．A.worrying B．surprising
C．inspiring D．boring
解析：选C 根据语境可知，让Roussel投身于音乐的建议暗示Roussel有音乐才能，这是鼓舞人心的(inspiring)。
19．A.considered B．admitted
C．agreed D．regretted
解析：选B 后来Roussel的朋友承认(admitted)自己说了谎。
20．A.conductor B．soldier
C．officer D．composer
解析：选A 通读文章可知，Roussel的朋友承认没有把他的手稿给那个指挥家。这里与第12题空后的conductor对应。
Ⅱ.阅读理解
Ever since appearing on the music scene, Nicki Minaj has been called hip?hop's version of pop star Lady Gaga. From her colorful clothes and wigs (假发) to her stage shows, it's not hard to see the similarities, but the 34?year?old US singer says that she is different.
“She's made her own lane for herself and I respect that, but I have my own lane, too, and we never cross
paths — ever！” Minaj told Nightline.
Minaj has achieved fame quickly with her rap. On April 21 she appeared in Time's list of the 100 most influential people alongside Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and UK singer Adele.
Minaj is known for her energetic rapping style. She uses metaphors (暗喻) and wordplay so well in her work that The New York Times described her as a great rapper with a gift for funny accents and unexpected turns of phrase.
Raised in New York City, the young Minaj wanted to become an actress. But her acting career failed to take off. Dealing with a lack of money, in addition to her parents' fighting, Minaj turned to music as a way to escape — she rapped on the streets and posted her songs on the Internet.
She was discovered by Wayne in 2009 and her real fame came from her first album Pink Friday. It topped the US Billboard charts soon after its release in late 2010.
Although Minaj has managed to pick up award after award, she is no stranger to controversy (争议) over her bold fashion choices and performances. But she has no plans to change. Clearly, confidence and strong will are the most important parts of her makeup.
Her strong personality has also seen her create her own musical style, whether everyone likes it or not. “Most artists in this business are so scared of thinking outside the box that they will remain in one little box for their whole careers，” she told MTV News, “but I feel that as women, we have got to dare to be different.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文，介绍了说唱歌手妮琪·米娜的演唱风格以及成名的经历，从她的故事中，我们得到启示：只要有毅力和自信就能取得成功。
1．Which aspects of Nicki Minaj are mentioned in the passage?
a．her musical style B．her strong personality
c．how she wrote her songs D．how she rose to fame
A．a，b，c B．a，c，d
C．b，c，d D．a，b，d
解析：选D 细节理解题。文中没有提到妮琪·米娜如何创作歌曲，而a、b、d在文中都有体现，故D项正确。
2．What can we know about Nicki Minaj according to the passage?
A．She keeps a low profile so she doesn't cause much controversy.
B．Her talent for using metaphors and wordplay has made her a great rapper.
C．She has to change her singing style in order to be accepted.
D．She has encouraged other artists to stick to the styles they have chosen.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“She uses metaphors (暗喻) and wordplay so well in her work that The New York Times described her as a great rapper”可知B项表述正确。
3．What leads to success according to Nicki's story?
A．Difference from others.
B．A gift for singing.
C．Confidence and strong will.
D．Following influential people.
解析：选C 细节理解题。由倒数第二段中的“confidence and strong will are the most important parts of her makeup”可知，妮琪·米娜的自信和坚强的意志力使得她走上了成功之路。由此可知C项是最佳答案。
4．Which is the best title for this passage?
A．Nicki staying different
B．Nicki becoming popular
C．Nicki's similarities with Lady Gaga
D．Nicki's success in music
解析：选A 标题归纳题。作者通篇描述了妮琪·米娜在穿戴、发型和表演方面独特的风格，虽然她的独特也引起了一些非议，但她并没有打算改变，而是继续坚持自己的风格。所以A项最能体现文章的主旨。
加餐练(二) 主观题规范增分练
Ⅰ.语法填空
The UK and Ireland would take a lifetime to explore, so it isn't possible for us to suggest an itinerary (旅行日程)for you and there is no such thing as “must?sees” that apply __1__ everyone. Everyone has __2__ (they) own.
This is your trip and it is __3__ to you to put some effort into __4__ (research) what is on offer over here. There are plenty of guide books or Internet sites available, which will give you __5__ (value) information. Booking a trip without knowing much about __6__ you are going is beyond my understanding.
You need to split this trip into two __7__ (half). There are different forums for the UK and Ireland, so direct your questions to the right one. You can even split it into specific locations once you know where you would like __8__ (visit), London, for instance.
Come back to us when you have formulated (规划) some kind of itinerary and transport can __9__ (discuss) then.
Lots of us are here to help you if necessary, but we are not __10__ (pay) travel agents and don't help with itineraries. Please bear that in mind.
答案：1.to 2.their 3.up 4.researching 5.valuable
6．where 7.halves 8.to visit 9.be discussed 10.paid
Ⅱ.短文改错
Dear Andrew，
I'd like to invite you to the coming Christmas party, what will take place on the second floor of the dining hall as expect.
It is the celebration for the Christmas Eve. You are welcome to make the short speech. After that we'll have some funs together, singing, dancing and playing games. Then we'll enjoy a candle light dinner, tasted a variety of delicious food. Eventually, members of the English club will exchange gifts. I'm sure it will be a warmly get?together.
I'd appreciate if you could come and join us. The party will start at 6：00 pm and lasts about three hours. We'd like to meet you at the school gate at 5：50 pm on this evening.
We're looking forward to you reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
答案：第一句：what→which; expect→expected
第三句：the→a
第四句：funs→fun
第五句：tasted→tasting
第七句：warmly→warm
第八句：appreciate后加it
第九句：lasts→last
第十句：去掉on
第十一句：you→your
Ⅲ.书面表达
假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Bill来信询问最近中国中学校园最流行的歌曲是什么。请你给他写一封回信，主要内容包括：
1．介绍歌曲；
2．简单谈谈你的感受。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2．开头和署名已给出，不计入总词数；
3．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Hello Bill，
Having received your letter asking about the most popular song in Chinese middle schools recently，
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
参考范文：
Hello Bill，
Having received your letter asking about the most popular song in Chinese middle schools recently, I can't wait to tell you something about it.
The recent most popular song in schools is the folk song Chengdu which is composed and sung by Zhao Lei. The singer accompanies himself on the guitar. The song is set in the capital city of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, where people live a leisure and comfortable life. The melody of Chengdu is slow, while the lyrics describe many details of the city, arousing the same feelings of common people.
In a word, you will fall in love with the city after listening to the song. I'm sending you the original album, hoping you'll love it.
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
(Modules 3－4)
第一部分 听力 (满分30分，限时20分钟)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．Where will the woman go first?
A．To the beach.
B．To the bank.
C．To the bathroom.
2．What does the woman mean?
A．The man forgot to do his hair.
B．The man forgot to put on a tie.
C．The man is wearing clothes that don't match.
3．How does the woman probably feel?
A．Annoyed. B．Hungry. C．Excited.
4．Why didn't the man answer the phone?
A．He lost it.
B．He didn't hear it.
C．His phone ran out of power.
5．Who did the woman want to call?
A．James. B．Drake. C．Daniel.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Where does the conversation most likely take place?
A．At home.
B．In the cinema.
C．In the park.
7．What is the man going to do?
A．Have a walk.
B．Go back to his parents'.
C．See a film.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Where are the speakers?
A．In a car.
B．On a boat.
C．On a motorcycle.
9．What is the woman doing?
A．Looking at a paper map.
B．Trying to find a website.
C．Using a phone to give directions.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What can we learn about the woman?
A．She is out of work.
B．She is good at typing.
C．She is studying abroad.
11．What kind of people will the woman deal with in that position?
A．Those who ask for information.
B．Those who try to find a job.
C．Those who intend to learn Chinese.
12．How does the woman feel about the job?
A．Boring but easy.
B．Interesting and easy.
C．Interesting but hard.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A．Their vets.
B．Money spent on pets.
C．Ways to buy dogs' medicines.
14．What is the man's dog's name?
A．Brett. B．Fargo. C．Ferguson.
15．What doesn't the woman like about her vet?
A．The limited services.
B．The prices her vet charged.
C．The difficulty of getting an appointment.
16．What isn't one of the man's suggestions?
A．Going to his vet.
B．Looking online.
C．Going to a special pet store.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．When will the fire arrive close to Lakewood?
A．By six o'clock in the evening.
B．By five o'clock in the evening.
C．By six o'clock in the morning.
18．Where shouldn't residents go to escape the fire?
A．Springfield.
B．Western Hill.
C．Point Cabina Station.
19．How long will it take residents to reach the safe zone?
A．Less than ten minutes.
B．Less than twenty minutes.
C．Less than thirty minutes.
20．What are residents advised to do before they leave?
A．Leave all pets behind.
B．Stay calm and do not panic.
C．Tell the state police where they are going.
答案：1～5 CCACA 6～10 ABACC
11～15 ABCBB 16～20 AABCB
听力材料
(Text 1)
M: Hey, Joanne. What's up? Are you heading to the beach, too?
W: I'm trying to get there as fast as I can. I need to deposit some money at the bank and mail some letters at the post office. But first, I've really got to find a ladies' room!
(Text 2)
W: Have you looked in the mirror today?
M: Uh, not since I woke up this morning ... Why? Did I forget to do my hair or something?
W: Well, let's just say that green ties and pink shirts don't really mix ...
(Text 3)
M: I'm starving! What have you got to eat around here?
W: Um, not much. I really wasn't expecting anyone over, so ...
M: All you have in here is some salad and one of those health drinks that only girls drink ...
W: Look. I don't show up at your door without calling and criticize your food, do I?
(Text 4)
W: Do you have any idea what time it is now? Have you ever heard your phone?
M: I'm sorry. But my phone ran out of power. I got back here as fast as I could because I knew you'd be worried.
(Text 5)
W: Hi, James! It's me, Diane. Oh, I'm so glad I caught you. I was just talking to Drake, and ...
M: I'm sorry. But I think you dialed the wrong number. My name is Daniel.
(Text 6)
M: What's the matter with you? You look miserable.
W: It's us.
M: What do you mean “us”？
W: Well, we used to talk to each other before we were married. Remember?
M: What do you mean? We're talking now, aren't we?
W: Oh, yes, but we used to do so much together.
M: We still go to the cinema together, don't we?
W: Yes, but we used to go out for walks together. Remember?
M: Oh, I can remember.
W: And we used to do silly things, like running barefoot through the park.
M: Yes. I remember. I used to catch terrible colds.
W: But we never used to argue. You used to think I was wonderful. Once ... Where are you going?
M: Back to live with my parents. That's something else we used to do before we were married. Remember?
(Text 7)
M: Can you see how close we are on the map?
W: It looks like we're pretty close, but these smartphone maps are hard to read.
M: Yeah, I always prefer to look at a paper map. I think I still have some in the pocket of the right door, if you wanna grab one ...
W: No, I'd probably be even worse at that. Uh?oh, I think you were supposed to turn left back there.
M: You mean that you were supposed to tell me to turn left back there?
W: Yeah, I'm sorry. I don't have one of these kinds of phones, so I'm afraid I don't really know what I'm doing. Do you want to pull over and take a look?
M：No. It's okay. Just push that little button on the side of the phone to turn on the sound. That will allow us to hear the directions out loud.
(Text 8)
M: Hello, Student Job Center. Can I help you?
W: Yes, I am looking for a part?time job. Do you have anything available at the moment?
M: Ah, yes. Your name and address?
W: I'm Linda. I live in the building for international students, and my room number is 7B559.
M: OK, do you have any skills? Typing, languages, that sort of thing?
W: Yes, I speak Chinese and I can also speak some Japanese.
M: Right, let's see what is available. There is a position for an Office Assistant at the language center.
W: That sounds interesting.
M: It's for three days a week and the duty is to deal with inquiries and answer the phone.
W: I am sure I can handle it without problem.
M：Great. I will inform the director of the language center and you can start next week.
(Text 9)
W: Brett, can I ask you a question about your dog?
M: Sure. What's up?
W: Well, I have to get my little Ferguson some medicine.
M: Oh, is everything all right?
W: Yes, of course. It's not like he's sick or anything. I give him medicine every month as part of his regular care, so he doesn't get any diseases from insects or other dogs.
M: Oh, right. I do that for Fargo, too.
W: Yeah. That was what I was going to ask you about. Where do you buy your dog's medicine? I asked my vet, and she told me the prices. I almost dropped dead right there!
M: Yeah. Unfortunately, most special pet stores sell them at fixed prices that are set by the companies that make them. You can usually find discounts of ten or fifteen percent for a lot of those stores, though.
W: Well, that's not a huge help for something that's two hundred dollars per year! Isn't there any other way?
M: Well, you can order some medicines from websites that are based in other countries where the prices are lower.
(Text 10)
This is the Lakewood Public Address System. This is not a test like the one we had last week. I repeat, this is not a test. The Western Hill Fire is spreading toward Lakewood much quicker than we had expected. Currently, we expect the fire to come within twenty miles of Lakewood by six o'clock this evening. We are therefore requiring all residents to leave this area immediately.
Springfield to the north, Point Cabina Station to the east, and Galveston to the south are all in the safe zone. It will take less than thirty minutes to drive to any of these towns. Take as many things as you can fit in your car, but do not delay. We have orders from the state police to make sure that the entire town of Lakewood is empty by five o'clock today. You have plenty of time to get all your family members, pets, and belongings together, so there is no need to panic. Stay calm, but get started as soon as possible.
第二部分 阅读理解 (满分40分，限时35分钟)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
This may be music to your ears.
Researchers P．Jason Rentfrow and Samuel Gosling gave 3,500 people a personality quiz. Then they asked them to name their favorite kind of music. “We found that the musical styles people like are closely linked to their personalities，” Gosling said.
RAP/HIP?HOP
Known for their quick speech, some rappers can say more than 700 syllables (音节) a minute!
If you like rap/hip?hop, you are energetic and have a way with words. You_put_a_fresh_spin_on_things,_whether it's new moves on the dance floor or your hip style.
CLASSICAL
In the 18th century, classical musicians were like rock stars. Beethoven and Mozart, for example, played to packed concert halls.
If you like classical, you are open to new ideas and like debating with friends. Creative and imaginative, you can easily spend many hours scrapbooking, writing or painting.
COUNTRY
Country music comes from the folk songs of English, Scottish, and Irish settlers of the southeastern United States.
If you like country, you express your opinions well, which makes you the ideal class president or team captain. Traditional and loyal, you enjoy spending time with your family.
POP
Pop music is designed to appeal to almost everyone, and it does. Each year, the industry brings in about 30 billion dollars!
If you like pop, you are attractive to your friends. You can make big things happen, like planning for a huge party or inspiring your team to victory.
ROCK/ALTERNATIVE
In the 1950s, rock music created a brand?new culture. Teenagers, for the first time, had an identity separate from adults and children.
If you like rock/alternative, you are a risk?taker who never accepts no for an answer. You rise to any challenge，like doing very well in a big exam or landing the lead in the school play.
If these personality profiles don't match you, that's OK. These are just for fun.
21．What does the underlined part “You put a fresh spin on things” mean in the passage?
A．You can express your idea in a clever way that makes it seem better than it really is.
B．You have the ability to attract others' attention.
C．You are always willing to communicate with others.
D．You are willing to express your thoughts to others all the time.
解析：选A 句意理解题。由画线部分上句中的“have a way with words”可知，“你”是一个很会运用语言的人，即“你”的表达能力及语言运用能力很强。
22．If you like pop music, ________.
A．you are traditional and prefer to stay with your family
B．you are easy to accept new ideas
C．you are welcome and your friends all like to be with you
D．you have a quick speech and can say 30 words in a minute
解析：选C 细节理解题。由POP部分的“If you like pop, you are attractive to your friends.”可知，喜欢流行音乐的人有很好的朋友缘。
23．We can know from this passage that ________.
A．in the 18th century, classical musicians were like pop stars
B．country music comes from the folk songs of the native Americans
C．pop music is liked by the largest number of people in the world
D．everyone can find his personality in this passage
解析：选C 细节理解题。由POP部分的“Pop music is designed to appeal to almost everyone, and it does.”可知C项正确。
24．What's the best title for the passage?
A．When music came into being
B．What your favorite music says about you
C．Some basic information about music
D．How to like music
解析：选B 标题归纳题。文章主要介绍了几种音乐以及喜欢这些不同音乐的人的性格特征。B项更形象地点明了这一主题。
B
If you're a high school student, you may tend to measure your self?worth based on your popularity and status. You may feel depressed or disappointed if you have a difficult time fitting in or if you lack the confidence to talk to others. If you want others to like you, you'll need to have a healthy understanding of how people think, what appeals to them and how you can gain their approval. There are four tips on how to be popular in high school. And if you are popular with your classmates, you can get many benefits from them.
You must be yourself in order to gain any real popularity in high school. While imitation is the sincerest form of flattery (奉承), copying another's style and personality will have a negative effect on your popularity. If you're not comfortable enough to be yourself 100 percent of the time, others won't feel comfortable around you. If you establish your own style and personality and stay true to yourself, popularity will soon follow.
Make yourself approachable to appeal to others and be popular in high school. People love to be around others who are confident and ready to have a good time. Hold your head up high, keep your shoulders back, and smile as you walk with an air of confidence to instantly attract others and increase your popularity.
Be friendly and kind to everyone you meet. It's not enough to gain the approval of the other popular students in your school. In order to gain real popularity, you'll need to be kind and polite to everyone you meet. Make an effort to talk to your classmates regardless of their popularity or economic status and try to develop friendships with them. The more people you appeal to, the more popular you'll become.
Involve yourself in school activities that interest you. You can be popular in high school if you play an active role in your school's extracurricular activities (课外活动). The more you participate in group activities, the more popular you'll become.
25．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A．How to Establish Your Own Life Style
B．Tips on How to Be Popular in High School
C．Ways to Gain Confidence in Your School Life
D．How to Develop Friendship with Your Classmates
解析：选B 标题归纳题。根据第一段“There are four tips on how to be popular in high school.”可知，本文对如何在中学阶段受到欢迎提出了四点建议。
26．It can be known from the passage that ________.
A．setting up your own style and personality will benefit your popularity
B．the first step to be popular is to show your pride to your classmates
C．if you want to be popular you should only make friends with popular students
D．imitation is the best way for you to get popular among your classmates
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“If you establish your own style and personality and stay true to yourself, popularity will soon follow.”可知，建立自己的风格和品格有利于使自己受到欢迎。
27．According to the passage, if you want to be popular in school you should ________.
①be self?confident
②participate in school activities
③be interested in other people
④be kind and friendly to people you meet
A．①②③ B．②③④
C．①②④ D．①③④
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第三段“People love to be around others who are confident”可知，人们喜欢和有信心的人待在一起。根据第四段“Be friendly and kind to everyone you meet.”可知，对你遇见的每一个人友好和善。根据最后一段“Involve yourself in school activities that interest you.”可知，参加令你感兴趣的学校活动。由此可知C项正确。
28．The passage is probably followed by a paragraph about ________.
A．some other ways to become popular
B．the negative effect of popularity
C．the examples of famous people
D．the benefits of being popular
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第一段“And if you are popular with your classmates, you can get many benefits from them.”可知，在学校里受到同学们的欢迎可以带来很多好处，而文章中没有谈到这些好处，故在接下来的一段中，作者可能会谈到受欢迎带来的好处。
C
America is a mobile society. Friendships between Americans can be close and real, yet disappear soon if situations change. Neither side feels hurt by this. Both may exchange Christmas greetings for a year or two, perhaps a few letters for a while — then no more. If the same two people meet again by chance, even years later, they pick up the friendship. This can be quite difficult for us Chinese to understand, because friendships between us flower more slowly but then may become lifelong feelings, extending (延伸) sometimes deeply into both families.
Americans are ready to receive us foreigners at their homes, share their holidays, and their home life. They will enjoy welcoming us and be pleased if we accept their hospitality (好客) easily.
Another difficult point for us Chinese to understand Americans is that although they include us warmly in their personal everyday lives, they don't show their politeness to us if it requires a great deal of time. This is usually the opposite of the practice in our country where we may be generous_with_our_time. Sometimes, we, as hosts, will appear at the airport even in the middle of the night to meet a friend. We may take days off to act as guides to our foreign friends. The Americans, however, express their welcome usually at homes, but truly can not manage the time to do a great deal with a visitor outside their daily routine. They will probably expect us to get ourselves from the airport to our own hotel by bus. And they expect that we will phone them from there. Once we arrive at their homes, the welcome will be full, warm and real. We will find ourselves treated hospitably.
For the Americans, it is often considered more friendly to invite a friend to their homes than to go to restaurants, except for purely business matters. So accept their hospitality at home!
29．The writer of this passage must be ________.
A．an American B．a Chinese
C．a professor D．a student
解析：选B 细节理解题。从第一段“This can be quite difficult for us Chinese to understand ...”可知。
30．The underlined words “generous with our time” in Paragraph 3 probably mean “________”．
A．strict with time B．serious with time
C．careful with time D．willing to spend time
解析：选D 词义猜测题。从下文“...we, as hosts, will appear at the airport even in the middle of the night to meet a friend.”可推知。
31．A suitable title for this passage would probably be “________”．
A．Friendships between Chinese
B．Friendships between Americans
C．Americans' hospitality
D．American's and Chinese's views of friendships
解析：选D 标题归纳题。文章主要讲述了美国人和中国人对待友情的不同观点。
D
On July 10－12, 2017, a huge iceberg (冰山) named A?68 broke free from Antarctica's Larsen C Ice Shelf. The crack (裂痕) that led to the separation was observable in 1963. However, the crack remained inactive for decades before suddenly spreading northwards and widening by 18 miles between 2011 and 2015 and then an additional 13 miles in 2016.
Iceberg separation is not a natural part of a glacier's (冰川) life cycle but a result of global warming. However, the separation of A?68 is receiving a lot of attention due to its size. Measuring 5,800 square kilometers, the A?68 has reduced the Larsen C Ice Shelf area by more than 12%.
“The interesting thing is what happens next, how the remaining ice shelf responds，” said Kelly Brunt, who has studied the effects of the warming climate on the Larsen C Ice Shelf since 2015. “Many people may ask，‘Will the ice shelf weaken? Or will it fall down, like its neighbors Larsen A and B? Will the glaciers behind the ice shelf speed up and have a direct contribution to sea level rise？’ I think answers may be not that terrible.”
Ice shelves, which border 75% of the Antarctic Peninsula, form from snow that became ice thousands of years ago. They are found where glaciers meet the ocean and the weather is cold enough to keep the ice frozen. The icy structures are natural barriers against the water melting from glaciers, which can lead to rising sea levels.
The Larsen Ice Shelf once consists of four parts: Larsen A (the smallest), Larsen B, Larsen C (the largest) and Larsen D. While scientists will continue to monitor A?68 and its parent, many believe it'll take several years before Larsen C breaks down further. “The remaining 90% of the ice shelf continues to be held in place by two points，” said Chris Shuman, a glaciologist. “So I just don't see any signs that this event will lead to the falling down of the Larsen C Ice Shelf. But we will be watching closely for signs of further changes.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。一座被命名为A?68的史上最大的南极冰山于2017年7月10日至12日从拉森C冰架断裂，至少一万亿吨冰块落入海中。这一事件引起了广泛关注。
32．Why did A?68 iceberg separation become a heated topic?
A．Its effect was terrible.
B．It was about global warming.
C．Its size was very huge.
D．It means a glacier's life cycle.
解析：选C 细节理解题。从第一段的“On July 10 — 12, 2017, a huge iceberg (冰山) named A?68 ...”和第二段的“However the separation of A?68 is receiving a lot of attention due to its size.” 可知，冰山A?68脱离拉森C冰架，它的块头之大引起了广泛关注。
33．What is Kelly Brunt's attitude towards the A?68 iceberg separation?
A．Positive. B．Doubtful.
C．Uninterested. D．Worried.
解析：选A 观点态度题。从第三段Kelly Brunt所说的“I think answers may be not that terrible”可知，她对于冰山A?68脱离拉森C冰架这一现象持乐观的态度。
34．Why are icy structures so important according to Paragraph 4?
A．They help keep the weather cool.
B．They help control the sea levels.
C．They make water turn into the glaciers.
D．They are necessary for scientists' research.
解析：选B 细节理解题。从第四段的“The icy structures are natural barriers against the water melting from glaciers, which can lead to rising sea levels.”可知，这些冰川非常重要，因为它们可以控制海平面的上升。
35．Chris Shuman thought that the A?68 iceberg separation would ________.
A．influence the wildlife there
B．never change the icy structures
C．cause many further changes
D．have little influence on Larsen C Ice Shelf
解析：选D 推理判断题。从Chris Shuman所说的话可知，他认为冰山A?68脱离拉森C冰架并不会带来什么影响。
第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When you work for yourself, it can be difficult to remain motivated every hour of every working day.___36__ They include exhaustion, an overloaded desk, not enough sleep, boredom, repetitive actions, no clear goal, and even rainy days. Try these tips to refresh yourself.
Leave your desk. __37__ Relocate your desk or take a task you can transport to an outside location — like your local coffee shop or library — and work in another place for a few hours. Take note of your surroundings and breathe deeply. Use all your senses: taste, touch, smell, sight and hearing.
Make a clean and comfortable work place. Nothing will bring you down like returning day after day to a disorganized or dirty workspace. Put some time and effort into cleaning up, organizing and decorating your office space. __38__
Make a prioritized (优先处理的) to?do list.__39__ Note which items you want or need to accomplish each day and challenge yourself to get them done early. Set a daily goal for the number of tasks to be completed, or dollars to be earned. Enjoy the reward of checking off each task as you complete it.
__40__ Running a business can consume your every thought, so be kind to yourself and allow your mind to take a break once in a while. Do something completely different from work and rediscover some of the joys life has offered — outside of work. Try to stretch at least 10－20 minutes each day.
A．Relax yourself.
B．So pick one task and just start doing it.
C．There are many causes for lack of motivation.
D．Celebrate when you complete them ahead of schedule.
E．After you make it, keep it within sight at all times.
F．When you sit in the same place day after day, you can suffer from boredom.
G．You will spend most of your waking hours there, so make it a pleasant place to be.
答案：36～40 CFGEA
第三部分 语言知识运用 (满分45分，限时30分钟)
第一节(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I believe that music is the highest of all the arts. It __41__ shattered (疲劳的) nerves, reducing stress. It helps us to heal at every level：__42__， emotional and mental. It is the language of the __43__.
Years ago as a single mom of three, I __44__ first?hand the dramatic effect of music. As I stood at my kitchen sink in a highly anxious __45__， beautiful piano music __46__ the room. I literally felt the stress __47__ my body as the healing power of the __48__ surrounded me. The music was coming from my tenant (房客), who had __49__ to walk in my house and __50__ the piano. He had no idea I was home. The __51__ on me was immediate, whereas if I had taken a __52__ to calm down it would have taken time, not to __53__ the possibility of adverse side effects.
Music heals. It improves moods, creating a more __54__ state of mind. It stimulates (刺激，促进) brain cells, __55__ in sharper concentration and __56__ alert thinking. Music can reduce your __57__ rate and blood pressure, thus lowering your risk of stroke and other __58__ health problems. According to a study __59__ in the Journal of Advanced Nursing, listening to music daily can reduce chronic pain by up to 21 percent.
For me, music is such a __60__ force. It has the ability to touch us at a deep level, ever?reminding us that we are a part of a greater whole, which operates in perfect harmony. It reminds us that our natural state is harmonious and helps us realign ourselves when we're stressed and in a state of discordance.
语篇解读：音乐是一种世界性的语言，它对于人们的身体和精神都有着不可估量的作用。本文的作者在一次偶然的机会中听到了美妙的钢琴声，顿时一切不如意都一扫而光。通过这件事我们可以看出，音乐对人们的影响是巨大的。
41．A.improves B．calms
C．makes D．produces
解析：选B 作者认为音乐是最高的艺术形式，它能减轻压力，使人放松。calm“使镇静”。
42．A.easy B．simple
C．physical D．comfortable
解析：选C 对应着后面的emotional和mental，此处应指音乐对人身体的(physical)影响。
43．A.body B．head
C．mind D．soul
解析：选D 音乐会影响人的情绪和精神，因此它属于一种发自灵魂(soul)的语言。
44．A.met B．experienced
C．looked D．got
解析：选B 本段中主要讲的是作者的切身感受，因此是她亲身经历(experience)的。
45．A.situation B．condition
C．state D．thought
解析：选C in a ...state为固定短语，意为“处于某种状态”。此处表示作者身心处于一种十分焦虑的状态中。
46．A.filled B．crowded
C．arrived D．came
解析：选A 音乐无影无形，一旦发生便会充满(fill)整个空间。crowd“挤满”；arrive“到达”；come“到来”。
47．A.improve B．leave
C．enter D．approach
解析：选B 第一段中提到音乐可以使人放松，因此当作者听到钢琴曲时，原来的压力便离开(leave)了她。improve“提高”；enter“进入”；approach“靠近”。
48．A.song B．dance
C．piano D．music
解析：选D 本文主要讲的是音乐的力量，因此此处应为音乐(music)对作者的治疗。
49．A.hope B．permission
C．urge D．chance
解析：选B 既然房客进入了作者的房间，可见是得到了作者的许可(permission)。
50．A.buy B．have
C．play D．see
解析：选C 从上文中作者听到音乐的感受可知，这位房客在房中弹(play)钢琴。
51．A.effect B．action
C．measure D．step
解析：选A 听到音乐声作者就立刻感到身心放松，这是音乐对她产生的影响和效果(effect)。action “行动”；measure “测量，措施”；step “步骤”。
52．A.pill B．time
C．risk D．book
解析：选A 因为本段最后提到了副作用，因此此处表示作者认为吃药(pill)的效果也不如音乐。
53．A.miss B．mention
C．refer D．pass
解析：选B not to mention为固定结构，意为“更别提”。
54．A.positive B．negative
C．absent D．blank
解析：选A 音乐具有治疗作用，可以提高人的情绪，使人的思想更加积极(positive)。
55．A.turning B．showing
C．bringing D．resulting
解析：选D 本句中提到的精力集中和思维敏捷都是人的脑细胞得到刺激的结果，因此此处应为result in，意为“导致，引起”。
56．A.most B．least
C．more D．less
解析：选C 与前面的sharper呼应，此处应为比较级，表示更灵敏的思想。
57．A.study B．work
C．heart D．recovery
解析：选C 因为与之并列的是血压，所以此处应表示对人的身体的影响，故应选C项。heart rate意为“心率”。
58．A.serious B．treated
C．cured D．related
解析：选D 音乐可以降低中风及其他相关的(related)疾病的风险。
59．A.told B．seen
C．put D．published
解析：选D 既然是在杂志中，那么应为“出版，发表(publish)”。
60．A.useless B．limited
C．powerful D．common
解析：选C 音乐不仅影响人的身体，而且对人的精神有重大影响，可见这是一种很强大的(powerful)力量。
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Are you crazy about travelling? Do you have the dream of travelling around the world? Have you failed in starting your journey __61__ the reason of time and money?
Come on! __62__ (forget) all your confusion, and give yourself__63__ opportunity to realize your dream! Let's go on travelling between the lines, __64__ will surely touch your soul!
We will guide you in seeking for the happy destinations in the world which __65__ (know) to few travelers. Though alone, you can enjoy your travel in __66__ (silent) while thinking quietly. Being passionate (热情的) about life and fascinated with the scenery of another country, so far the author __67__ (travel) around the world andappreciated the unusual __68__ (beautiful) of those countries with his subtle yet profound mind from Japan to Nepal, from India to East Timor, from Cuba to Venezuela.
__69__ (follow) us, you will be amazed at the wonderful scenery! After having taken many journeys, your dream of travelling around the world will surely come true.
Most __70__ (important), you should never miss any opportunity to realize your dream.
答案：61.for 62.Forget 63.an 64.which
65．are known 66.silence 67.has traveled 68.beauty
69．Following 70.importantly
第四部分 写作 (满分35分，限时35分钟)
第一节：短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Dear Lucy，
I have received your letter and I'm very much glad to give you some suggestions.
First of all, don't be disappointed. Many students find difficult to write well. In my opinion, if you want to improve your writing, you can do several things. To begin at, do some study with the phrases and sentence structures you have learned. Keep a list of them and make some sentences with them. And, in order to write well, you must do some readings every day. Beside, you have better recite some good passages, from which you can learn many beautiful sentences. What's more, keep a diary is also a effective way. You can have a try without delay and it's necessary to practise writing as often as possibly.
Follow your dream and you'll find success is just around the corner! Good lucky to you in your writing.
Yours，
Li Hua
答案：第一句：去掉much
第三句：find后加it
第五句：at→with
第七句：readings→reading
第八句：Beside→Besides; have→had
第九句：keep→keeping; a→an
第十句：possibly→possible
第十二句：lucky→luck
第二节：书面表达(满分25分)
假定你是某中学高二学生李华，请你以“I want to be a musician”为题写一篇英语短文向你们的校报英文栏目投稿。
内容包括：
1．自幼喜欢听音乐，弹奏乐器，梦想成为音乐家；
2．说明听音乐的好处(如使人放松、振奋、有益身心健康等)；
3．通过演奏音乐给人们带来快乐。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯。
I want to be a musician
参考范文：
I want to be a musician
I've enjoyed listening to music and playing musical instruments very much since my childhood and I want to be a musician when I grow up. One of my dreams is to play wonderful music for people.
As we know, listening to music can help us in different ways, for example, light music can make us relaxed and fall asleep quickly. Not only will music cheer us up, but it will also improve our physical and mental health if we often listen to music.
In a word, if I become a musician in the future, I will make every effort to play good music in order to bring happiness to people and make their lives more colourful.
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课时跟踪练(二) Introduction & Reading — Language Points
一、全练语言点，基稳才能楼高
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．Charles Chaplin has his own way of interpreting (诠释) the life of little people in cities.
2．The two groups of children have quite different characteristics (特点)．
3．The government has set up some rules regarding (关于) the food safety.
4．One of his ambitions (志向) is to become one of the first?rate pianists of the world.
5．I will always treasure the good days with my family, relatives (亲戚) and friends.
6．Education should be combined (结合) with entertainment.
7．He felt greatly depressed (沮丧的) at the news that he had been turned down by the company.
8．The beautiful melody (旋律) is lingering in my mind.
Ⅱ.单句改错
1．In regarding to teaching method, we have not yet discussed it.regarding→regard
2．Just thinking about the crowd on the way home is depressed.depressed→depressing
3．Don't hesitate to make in contact with me if you need any further information.去掉in
4．The weather in China is different from area to area, which is true in Canada.第二个in→of/for
5．You're very cold towards your brother, but with your friends you really come to the life.去掉the
6．Tom doesn't like playing football.So do I．So→Neither/Nor
Ⅲ.选词填空
regardless of, sharing feelings and ideas with, give concerts, make contact with, give life to, combine ...with ...
1．She is always sharing_feelings_and_ideas_with her friends.
2．It might be a good thing for you to combine business with some pleasure.
3．Music can give_life_to those who are depressed.
4．By giving_concerts with other famous pianists, he collected enough money for saving the dying boy.
5．I've tried to make_contact_with them, but they've brushed me off.
6．Our club is open to everyone regardless_of age, sex or educational background.
Ⅳ.课文语法填空
Liu Fang is 1.an international music star, famous for her work with traditional Chinese instruments. She has given concerts since she was eleven, 2.including (include) performance for the Queen of England during her visit to China. Liu Fang's mother is a Dianju 3.actress (act)．When Liu Fang was a child, her mother took her to performances. In 1996, Liu Fang moved to Canada with her husband and she 4.has_been_living (live) there since then.
Liu Fang thinks that the biggest challenge is to respect the traditions but 5.to_add (add) her own style. She listened to traditional opera singing and folk songs in her childhood. She enjoys playing and performing 6.in public. She also likes the atmosphere in a concert hall and always feels happy when she has a concert. Liu Fang feels a little 7.depressed (depress) or lonely when there is no concert for a long time.
Liu Fang has had opportunities to make contact 8.with other musical traditions and play with master musicians. She wishes 9.to_continue (continue) working with master musicians from other traditions and to be able to compose her own music, 10.using (use) elements from different cultures. She also wishes to introduce classical Chinese pipa and guzheng music to every corner of the world.
Ⅴ.串点成篇微表达
李明和王林是亲戚(relative)。他们在同一所学校。李明聪明勤奋，王林也是如此(it's the same with ...)。他们两个都有成为大学生的抱负(ambition)。他们两个都把学习和娱乐结合在一起(combine ...with ...)。每天下午到家时，他们都听音乐。在他们看来，没有音乐就没有生活。音乐可以使他们放松，给那些沮丧的(depressed)人以活力(give life to)。
Li_Ming_and_Wang_Lin_are_relatives._They_are_in_the_same_school._Li_Ming_is_clever_and_he_also_works_hard;_it's_the_same_with_Wang_Lin._Both_of_them_have_ambitions_to_become_college_students._They_both_combine_study_with_recreation._Every_afternoon_when_they_get_home,_they_listen_to_music._In_their_view,_no_music,_no_life!_Music_can_help_them_relax_and_give_life_to_those_who_are_depressed.
二、勤练高考题型，多练自能生巧
Ⅰ.完形填空
When eating at a soup shop, would you like to pay a little extra for your food so that you can feed a person living on the street? This is the creative business model of The Soup Place in Melbourne, Australia. The co?owner of the soup shop George Paraskevopoulos got it while he was __1__ in New York. He saw a pizza place where the customers bought an extra slice for a(n) __2__ person to eat for free.
As soon as he returned, he came up with the __3__ to help such people in Melbourne. At his soup shop, __4__ pay D|S7.50 for a full?priced bowl. If they add an extra D|S3.50 to their __5__， they can buy another bowl for someone less __6__ than them. The project was extremely well __7__. Since it was launched in March 2015, Paraskevopoulos and his partner have __8__ over 6,000 meals to the people living on the streets. The restaurant's walls are __9__ with pre?paid post?it notes. Paraskevopoulos says they have enough meals paid in advance to keep __10__ their regular homeless customers for six months.
When asked how he could make sure that nobody took __11__ of the system, Paraskevopoulos had a __12__ answer — the shop operates on pure trust. They have made a __13__ that they don't want to make people's __14__ difficult situations even harder. “They just get in to eat like other people do when they're __15__， from 7 in the morning until 7 in the evening，” Paraskevopoulos says.
One homeless person said, “I want to __16__ everyone that donates soup. They give me a place to __17__ every day and the opportunity to get back on my feet. I will start a(n) __18__ job tomorrow. Everybody wants the world to become __19__， but in order for that to happen, we have to change __20__. The Soup Place is a good example.”
语篇解读：澳大利亚墨尔本一个羹汤店的老板George Paraskevopoulos借鉴美国一个比萨店的做法，顾客只需要额外支付3.5澳元就可以为无家可归的人提前预付一碗羹，让无家可归的人不再挨饿。
1．A.acting B．traveling
C．waiting D．teaching
解析：选B 从下文“As soon as he returned”可知，他应该是在纽约旅行期间。
2．A.strange B．young
C．homeless D．old
解析：选C 根据前文的“a person living on the street”以及第二段最后一句和最后一段第一句中的homeless可知，他想帮助墨尔本市无家可归的人。
3．A.idea B．game
C．solution D．measure
解析：选A 根据上下文可知，一回来，他就提出了这种想法。
4．A.waiters B．cooks
C．artists D．customers
解析：选D 根据前文“He saw a pizza place where the customers bought ... for free.”可知，这里指顾客。
5．A.names B．bill
C．list D．scores
解析：选B 根据语境可知，他们如果在付账后，额外支付3.50澳元，就可以为流浪汉预付另外一碗羹的钱。
6．A.helpful B．handsome
C．fortunate D．energetic
解析：选C “someone less fortunate”是委婉语，相当于poor people“穷人”，指文中提到的“homeless people”。
7．A.received B．protected
C．behaved D．balanced
解析：选A 根据下文可知，这个活动极其受欢迎。be well received“深受欢迎的”。
8．A.sold B．designed
C．ordered D．served
解析：选D 根据句意，他和他的合伙人已经为无家可归的人提供了6 000多碗羹。
9．A.loaded B．covered
C．filled D．linked
解析：选B 根据句意，餐馆的墙上被提前支付过的便利贴所覆盖。
10．A.interviewing B．meeting
C．feeding D．housing
解析：选C 因为有很多顾客提前支付羹，这样他们有足够的羹让流浪汉吃六个月。
11．A.advantage B．charge
C．notice D．care
解析：选A 有人问他，会不会有人钻免费吃羹的空子。
12．A.useful B．difficult
C．traditional D．simple
解析：选D 通过下文pure trust和他说的话可看出，老板的回答非常简单。
13．A.difference B．decision
C．suggestion D．conclusion
解析：选B 他们已经做出了一个决定，他们不想让这些人已经艰难的状况更艰难。
14．A.hardly B．never
C．already D．even
解析：选C 参见上题解析。
15．A.hungry B．free
C．delighted D．stressed
解析：选A 像其他食客一样，饥饿的流浪汉进来就可以坐下吃羹。
16．A.encourage B．advise
C．praise D．thank
解析：选D 一个流浪汉说自己要感谢每一个捐赠汤的人，第二段中的“At his soup shop”为暗示。
17．A.work B．eat
C．share D．talk
解析：选B a place指前文提到的“his soup shop”，来羹汤店肯定是在吃喝(eat)的。
18．A.easy B．hard
C．new D．fine
解析：选C 流浪汉说自己明天要开始新的工作。
19．A.better B．busier
C．quieter D．cleaner
解析：选A 根据语境可知，这里指每个人都想让这个世界变得更好，但是我们要先改变我们自己，才能改变这个世界。
20．A.everything B．something
C．others D．ourselves
解析：选D 参见上题解析。
Ⅱ.短文改错
When the July comes, it is the hottest time of the whole summer. Many of my friends choose travel to the cool place to avoid the hotness. As for me, I didn't like to travel in so hot weather. I just want to stay indoor and enjoy the quiet moment. I like to sit near the window, watched outside scenery. Sometimes I will read some magazine; sometimes I will enjoy a novel and make myself lose in the fiction world. On my spare time, I'd like to find a coffee shop what I will read an interesting book near the window. This is what I like to do most in the summer.
答案：第一句：去掉第一个the
第二句：choose后加to
第三句：didn't→don't; so→such
第四句：indoor→indoors
第五句：watched→watching
第六句：magazine→magazines; lose→lost
第七句：On→In; what→where
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课时跟踪练(三) Other Parts of the Module
一、全练语言点，基稳才能楼高
[本课语言点针对练习]
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．I am honoured (尊敬) to present Ms. Susan King, who will give us a lecture on history.
2．It is a collection (收藏) of documents with reference to the First World War.
3．Take a deep breath, and then you may feel relaxed (放松的)．
4．It was a great relief (宽慰) to find that my family were all safe.
5．The seat next to him is vacant (空的); you can sit there.
6．Two pedestrians (行人) and a cyclist were injured when the car skidded (侧滑).
7．They presented (赠送) flowers to their teachers on Teachers' Day.
8．Many young workers gave up their days off to do voluntary (自愿的) labour.
9．I broke some traffic regulations (法规) yesterday and I got a ticket.
10．The girl impressed us with her liveliness (活泼) and a sense of humour.
Ⅱ.单句改错
1．Some of them are dancing with the music, which gives life to the party.with→to
2．A young man offered to relieve the old man the heavy bag.第二个man后加of
3．She was surprised to find that there were only two passerbys in the lane.passerbys→passersby
4．He was very tired, therefore he didn't give the market report.therefore前加and
5．May I have honour of inviting you for the next dance？have后加the
6．I find stamp collecting relaxed and it takes my mind off my work.relaxed→relaxing
7．All of sudden, the light in this room went out.of后加a
8．Don't take it serious — I was only joking.serious→seriously
Ⅲ.选词填空
1．To_our_relief,_the kids arrived home safe and sound.
2．The old doctor deserved to be_honoured_for a lifetime of unselfish work among the sick natives.
3．I am quite at leisure at_present if you want me to help you.
4．He draws_upon/on his childhood memories for the material of most of his stories.
5．The_moment I reached the platform the train began to move.
6．We have no choice but to dance_to_the_music that is being played.
7．In_addition_to a large collection of scientific works in Chinese, our library contains many scientific books in foreign languages.
8．It was sunny and then all_of_a_sudden,_it clouded over and began to rain.
[本单元语言点温故练习]
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1．If your skill can be combined with my experience, we are sure to succeed.
2．As an actor, you have to draw on/upon your experience to create believable characters.
3．We are going to give a welcome meeting in honour of Mr. Clark who come to visit our company.
4．He always says and does what he thinks, regardless of other people's feelings.
5．To our great relief, the wolf was caught by the police.
6．I'm too depressed (depress) and I need to clean out my mind.
7．Since the beginning of the vacation, I have_been_travelling (travel) across the country.
8．Being ambitious (ambition), he always had an eye to the main chance.
9．What do you do for relaxation (relax) in your spare time?
10．We have reached an agreement with him in regard to the shipment.
Ⅱ.完成句子
1．In order to be a good writer, you have to draw_on/upon_your_imagination (利用你的想象力) and life experience.
2．Don't worry. We will try to make_contact_with_other_schools (与其他学校取得联系) in the area to help your child.
3．All_of_a_sudden (突然), I realized there was something wrong.
4．It was the technology brought in from other companies that gave_life_to_this_company (赋予这家公司活力)．
5．It's not polite to point at or talk about strangers in_public (当众)．
6．In_honour_of_his_achievement (为了纪念他的成就), we held a celebration for him.
7．We haven't got to see our teacher since we_graduated_from_the_school (我们从这所学校毕业)．
8．They are ready to take action regardless_of_the_consequence (无论结果如何)．
二、勤练高考题型，多练自能生巧
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Six?time Grammy nominee (候选人) singer/song?writer Brandy Clark got into music young. Until the age of five years old, her family listened to records instead of watching TV. At nine, she picked up the guitar and at age 11, she started singing in her first band. However, Clark didn't get serious about music until college.
Clark has always loved country music for its epic lyric quality. She moved to Nashville and started out writing but never gave up her dream of being a performing artist in her own right. Roughly three years ago, Clark achieved her goal with her first album 12 Stories. On June 10, 2016, Clark released her second album Big Day in a Small Town. Clark said her favorite song was Crazy by Willy Nelson. She believes his song will last for years to come and hopes to have the same for her own music.
Many artists find the hardest part of the business is the concern from their friends and families. After all, the saying “poor starving artist” isn't popular without reason. Clark has always had a supportive family and friends and has been lucky enough not to confront that particular doubt. For her, the hardest part of the music industry is struggling to find a new way to say something that has been said. She said it could feel like pushing a rock uphill. However, performing in front of a live audience makes everything worth it to Clark. She succeeds in knowing that she can do something that connects with people.
Clark grew up in Washington about two hours south of Seattle. She loves her town and didn't want to move away but her dream moved her. She says, “Choosing to follow singing was the best and the hardest thing I ever did.” Now she spends most of her time touring and loves moving around. She particularly enjoys going to bed in one city and waking up in another. Those cities love her too as she just finished a run of sold out shows.
1．What can we learn from Paragraph 1?
A．Clark became famous when she was very young.
B．Clark's family had an influence on her in music.
C．Clark wasn't interested in music until college.
D．Clark's family wanted her to be a singer.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Until the age of five years old, her family listened to records instead of watching TV.”可推知，布兰迪·克拉克的家庭对音乐的爱好对她的音乐发展有一定的影响。
2．What's Clark's attitude towards Willy Nelson?
A．Uninterested. B．Admired.
C．Doubtful. D．Worried.
解析：选B 观点态度题。根据第二段中的“Clark said her favorite song was Crazy by Willy Nelson. She believes ...for her own music.” 可知，布兰迪·克拉克对Willy Nelson持一种崇敬的态度。
3．What does the underlined word “confront” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A．Face. B．Think.
C．Hate. D．Raise.
解析：选A 词义猜测题。根据句意：布兰迪·克拉克一直都有一个支持她的家庭和朋友，她很幸运，不用面对这种特殊的怀疑。故可推测画线词意为“面对，面临”。
4．What does this passage mainly talk about?
A．Some famous Grammy nominee singers.
B．Some famous albums Brandy Clark released.
C．Difficulties that Clark faced when developing music.
D．A country music singer's experience of developing music.
解析：选D 主旨大意题。综合全文内容来看，本文主要讲了一位乡村音乐歌手——布兰迪·克拉克的音乐发展之路。
Ⅱ.语法填空
Nate started smoking when he was in high school along with some other teenage boys. It was cool back then, but __1__ bad habit made him suffer a lot. __2__ a young adult, he realized that he was hurting his health — his throat was constantly swollen. His doctor told him it was going to take a careful medical __3__ (examine) to find out the cause.
“I have tried to quit many times in the past days，” said Nate. “I would manage for a couple of hours but then the desire (欲望) would start, which __4__ (follow) by anxiety.” But after talking to his doctor, Nate __5__ (decide) that was enough, and he made up his mind __6__ (give) up smoking.
It was very difficult, especially when he was a heavy smoker, __7__ was used to smoking while driving and after meals. Nate said that talking to his supportive girlfriend made all the difference in the world. Everything became easier after three weeks. He noticed that his smoking triggers (烟瘾) weren't as __8__ (power) as they used to be and he was able to deal with them. It has been two years since he __9__ (complete) stopped smoking.
“My throat is better and I don't cough in the morning. __10__ (be) healthier gave me the power to push through.”
答案：1.the 2.As 3.examination 4.was followed
5．decided 6.to give 7.who 8.powerful 9.completely
10．Being
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课时跟踪练(一) Introduction & Reading — Pre- reading
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
A couple of years ago, music psychologist Elizabeth Margulis decided to make some changes to the music of Luciano Berio. Berio was one of the most famous classical composers of the 20th century. After loading his most famous piece into a computer editing program, she just randomly started cutting.
The idea behind this act was simple: Margulis wanted to see if she could make people like Berio's music more by making it more repetitive.
Margulis knew that 90 percent of the music we listen to is music we've heard before. We return again and again to our favorite songs, listening over and over to the same musical riffs (重复乐段), which themselves repeat over and over inside the music, and she'd become obsessed with understanding why repetition is so compelling (引人入胜的). This is why she was razoring the music of Berio — because his music isn't at all repetitive.
We are drawn to repetition. It surrounds us, not just in modern American pop music, Margulis says, but everywhere. “Musical repetitiveness isn't really an individual feature of music that's arisen over the past few hundred years in the West，” she says. “It seems to be a cultural universal. Not only does every known human culture make music, but also, every known human culture makes music in which repetition is a defining (典型的) element.”
Why? One part of the answer is what's known as the mere exposure effect.
Psychologists have found that people tend to start off wary (谨慎的) of — or even unfriendly to — new things, which makes sense from an evolutionary perspective. But then the act of mere exposure changes our feelings. We typically feel more warmly toward things we encounter again and again.
So mere exposure is one of the reasons we respond so well to repetition — both of music and in music — but Margulis clearly doesn't think it's the whole story. She says repetition also allows us to shift (转移) our attention around, from the surface aspects of the music to other aspects. So basically, part of what the repetition in music allows us to do is leave ourselves. In some small way, it allows us to shift and adjust our reality. And reality can often use some adjusting.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了为什么我们在听音乐的时候，会发现音乐总是重复及重复的作用等。
1．Why did Margulis change Berio's music?
A．To find the role of repetition.
B．To show her talent in music.
C．To make his music more famous.
D．To test a computer editing program.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第二段的“if she could make people like Berio's music more by making it more repetitive”和第三段的“she'd become obsessed with understanding why repetition is so compelling (引人入胜的)”可知，她这样做的原因就是想了解音乐重复的作用。
2．If we hear new music again and again, we ________.
A．can't deal with its sound better
B．tend to be cautious of it very much
C．may expect something from it consciously
D．won't know when we have heard it
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“But then the ...again and again.”可知，如果我们反复听新的音乐，我们或许会有意识地从中期望一些东西。
3．From the last paragraph, we can infer the repetition makes us ________.
A．experience the content of the songs
B．respond to the whole music better
C．remember the words of songs clearly
D．shift our experience of reality around us
解析：选D 细节理解题。结合最后一段的“She says repetition ...adjust our reality.”可知，音乐中的重复会使我们从事情的表面看到其他的方面，以及暂时的逃离现实等。
4．What might be the most suitable title for the passage?
A．To play music again and again
B．To be exposed to music fully
C．To enjoy the beauty of music
D．To find the secret to musical effects
解析：选A 标题归纳题。本文主要解释了为什么音乐中会有不断地重复，以及这种音乐的重复起着什么作用等情况，因此A项符合主题。
B
One of the most significant parts of my high school career would be playing in the orchestra. I remember when I first started playing the viola (中提琴) in my school's program as an inexperienced fourth grader. As my interest in music grew, I decided to find a private instructor.
During my first lesson, I was surprised at what Dr. T was teaching — how to hold the viola and play open strings! To me, these were basic concepts I had long ago mastered. However, the following week, what I thought I had learned was completely disproven. With such high expectations, Dr. T criticized many aspects of my posture, intonation and bowing (音准和弓法). But as I became more familiar with my viola, Dr. T started assigning me actual compositions. Meanwhile, I became more and more interested in our school's ensemble (合奏组)．
I first decided to become a section leader in middle school, when we were given the opportunity to try out for our ensemble's first and second chairs. During the first class, our conductor, Mrs. V, introduced us to a section leader's responsibilities. These duties included helping others with the concert music and setting a good example. After discussion, I decided to try out and started preparing the assigned piece. Every day, I would practice for at least 45 minutes. Needless to say, this was easier said than done. It required a lot of concentration and will power. Regardless, by the end of the week, I had become more familiar with the music.
To my surprise, the audition (试听) process was more pleasant than I had imagined. As I unpacked my viola, I started to doubt my decision. However, when I entered Mrs. V's homely office, I felt more relaxed. By the end of my audition, Mrs. V said that I had a good chance of becoming the principal violist! The next day, during orchestra, I learned that indeed, I had become our section's first chair.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者介绍了自己的音乐之路。
5．Before the author studied under Dr. T, she ________.
A．had never played the viola
B．had expressed interest in music
C．had written some compositions
D．had been a promising young artist
解析：选B 细节理解题。由第一段的“As my interest in music grew, I decided to find a private instructor.”可知，在师从Dr. T之前，作者就已经对音乐产生了浓厚的兴趣。
6．The underlined word “disproven” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by “________”．
A．lazy B．wrong
C．foolish D．surprised
解析：选B 词义猜测题。由第二段的“these were basic concepts I had long ago mastered”和“Dr. T criticized many aspects of ...”可知，Dr. T批评并纠正了作者以前学过的关于如何拉中提琴的知识，这让她意识到以前学的完全是错误的。
7．Which of the following can best describe the author?
A．Unusual and scholarly.
B．Self?centered and proud.
C．Independent and optimistic.
D．Hard?working and determined.
解析：选D 推理判断题。由第三段的“Every day, I would practice for at least 45 minutes ... It required a lot of concentration and will power.”可知，为了成为学校合奏组的首席中提琴手，作者以坚强的意志刻苦练习。
8．When attending the audition, the author ________.
A．felt confident of succeeding
B．received some careers guidance
C．left a good impression on Mrs. V
D．remembered her first viola instructor
解析：选C 推理判断题。由最后一段的“By the end of my audition, Mrs. V said that I had a good chance of becoming the principal violist！”可知，试听过程中作者给Mrs. V留下了好印象。
C
Who could have imagined that a treadmill (跑步机) on wheels would one day become a thing? Lopifit is an unusual means of transportation that allows you to power an electric bicycle by walking on a treadmill.
Lopifit founder Bruin Bergmeester says it all started when he asked himself the question, “How can I use a treadmill outdoors？” He eventually came up with a design, to which he added an electric engine, and Lopifit was born. The treadmill bicycle is similar to a typical electric bicycle in that the motor (发动机) only works when the rider puts power in as well. The Lopifit senses it when you walk on the treadmill and uses the motor to turn a drive chain at the back part of the treadmill, helping you reach a top speed of 17 miles per hour.
To use the Lopifit, simply turn on the battery and use your feet to slide the treadmill backwards and activate (激活) the motor. Then get on and enjoy the ride! If you need speed, just walk on the treadmill, and if you want to coast, all you have to do is stay still and admire the view. To stop, you have two hand brakes available.
The Lopifit first hit the streets in 2014 and, unsurprisingly, became an instant hit. That was actually quite challenging for the company, because it started getting calls for orders, but it was nowhere near ready for mass production (大规模生产). The unique treadmill bicycle became available this year, and Lopifit is struggling to keep up with demand, despite the high price tag of D|S2,115.
But despite having a very loyal fan?base of so?called Lopifitters, the creative means of transportation also has naysayers who simply consider the invention stupid and unnecessary. They basically believe that if you're going to walk, you might as well do it the old?fashioned way. But the Lopifit does have the unique advantage of helping you “walk” really fast without breaking a sweat, or walking at cycling speed, if you will.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。跑步机也能成为一种交通工具。多亏了Lopifit的创始人Bruin Bergmeester的创意，“走路自行车”Lopifit火遍全球。
9．With the help of Lopifit, you can ________.
A．answer some hard questions
B．offer power to any bicycle
C．create a treadmill on wheels
D．cycle to work by walking
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句和第二段最后一句可知，通过在Lopifit上行走，带动发动机，启动车子，从而实现通过步行骑车去上班。
10．From the second paragraph, we can learn ________.
A．how Lopifit was born
B．where Lopifit can be used
C．who Lopifit was intended for
D．which design is suitable for Lopifit
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第二段的“it all started when he asked himself the question，‘How can I use a treadmill outdoors？’”可以了解到Lopifit是如何诞生的。
11．What can be learned from the fourth paragraph?
A．The supply of Lopifit failed to meet the demand.
B．It was hard for the company to design Lopifit.
C．Lopifit was cheap and available in 2014.
D．Lopifit always broke down on the streets.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第四段的“That was actually quite challenging ... nowhere near ready for mass production (大规模生产)．”可知，2014年Lopifit首次出现在街上便火速蹿红，这对Lopifit公司来说是一个很大的考验，因其还远没有做好大规模生产的准备，就开始收到订购需求，所以有点供不应求。
12．How do the public react to Lopifit?
A．Positively. B．Variously.
C．Angrily. D．Cautiously.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据最后一段“But despite having a very loyal ... consider the invention stupid and unnecessary.”可知，除了一批被称为Lopifitter的死忠粉外，也有人不看好这款颇具创意的交通工具，他们觉得这样的创意愚蠢而多此一举，故人们对Lopifit的反应不同。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
It is common to experience culture shock when living in a foreign country for a period of time. Here are some ways to overcome culture shock in a foreign country.
Keep an open mind. __1__ Withholding (保留) judgment will allow you to be an objective observer and will help understand different things. Also, if you are going to a country which you know nothing about, do a little background information. As you learn about the country where you are going, keeping an open mind is necessary.
__2__ Do not explain behavior from the view of your own society. Behavior is not data. For example, Americans often use the phrase “How are you？” to mean “hello” or “I notice you as I pass you in the hall”. Americans often walk away directly before one has a chance to answer the question. Foreigners may wonder why people walk away before the question about one's health gets answered. __3__ But an American would not be upset that someone did not respond to this question.
Do not take cultural familiarity or knowledge at face?value (表面意义). Even as you become familiar with customs in your new environment, be careful not to base an explanation on what you now believe you know. __4__ It takes a long time to really understand a culture in its social and historical context.
__5__ Don't be too hard on yourself if you don't know what to do in a social situation. Laugh at yourself and others will laugh with you. Most individuals will admire your effort to understand them, even in funny ways.
A．Have a sense of humor.
B．Keep in touch with your friends.
C．They may think the behavior to be rude.
D．This helps you better understand a stranger.
E．Do not think anything that is different to be wrong.
F．Learn about the social behavior of a new environment.
G．A little knowledge can give you the wrong understanding.
答案：1～5 EFCGA
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